Finishing Technician

About Mylen Custom Kitchens

At Mylen, we design and build custom cabinetry that transforms homes. From premium kitchens to standout vanities, we are proud to manufacture with a focus on quality, teamwork, and craftsmanship. If you’re passionate about building something real—something people use every day—we want to meet you.

FINISHING TECHNICIAN

About the Role

Mylen Custom Kitchens is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finishing Technician to join our finishing department.

This position is primarily responsible for the preparation of cabinetry and components for finishing through sanding, surface preparation, inspection, and material handling. Working as part of our finishing team, you will help ensure products are properly prepared for coating and finishing operations while maintaining exceptional quality standards and supporting efficient production flow.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in craftsmanship, and is interested in developing a long-term career within the woodworking and finishing industry. As skills and experience develop, opportunities may exist to learn advanced finishing techniques, automated finishing equipment, and spray application processes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare cabinetry and components for finishing through orbital sanding, sponge sanding, block sanding, detail sanding, and surface preparation techniques


• Inspect surfaces for defects, imperfections, and quality concerns prior to finishing


• Load and unload components through automated sanding equipment


• Perform detail sanding and touch-up preparation to achieve high-quality finished results


• Assist with material movement and workflow throughout the finishing department


• Support operation of automated finishing equipment and production lines


• Assist with coating and finishing processes as training and experience progress


• Perform quality inspections to ensure products meet company standards and specifications


• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, tools, and equipment


• Perform basic preventative maintenance and cleaning of sanding and finishing equipment


• Follow all health and safety policies and procedures


• Support other production departments when operationally required


• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives within the finishing department

What We’re Looking For

• Previous woodworking, manufacturing, sanding, painting, automotive body preparation, construction finishing, or related hands-on experience considered an asset


• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work


• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks while maintaining consistent quality standards


• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power sanders, and production equipment


• Strong work ethic, reliability, and accountability


• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining quality standards


• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills and processes


• Desire to grow within the organization and develop advanced finishing skills


• Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to supporting departmental success

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent experience


• Woodworking, manufacturing, sanding, painting, finishing, cabinetry, or related experience considered an asset


• Ability to understand and interpret engineering and technical drawings, as well as written instructions and design specifications


• Strong mathematical knowledge


• Ability to read and take accurate measurements and prepare materials to a high level of quality and precision


• High level attention to detail


• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining speed and accuracy to ensure daily production requirements are met


• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods


• Effective verbal and listening communication skills


• Valid First Aid and CPR certification an asset


• Valid Joint Health and Safety Committee certification an asset

Why Join Mylen?

• Stable, full-time employment with a growing company


• Modern manufacturing facility featuring automated sanding and finishing equipment


• Supportive team environment focused on quality, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement


• Employee recognition, training, and development programs


• Strong commitment to workplace safety and employee success

Compensation

• Wage range: Competitive Wage DOE


• Benefits commensurate following successful completion of probationary period


• Value added perks offered exclusively through the MyPerks program