Finisher (Wood)

About the company 

Burton James, recognized for its high-quality custom seating and home furnishings, is a privately owned, founder-led company with a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture. We design, sell, and distribute luxury custom seating to interior designers and boutique/luxury retailers around the world.

About the Role

Burton James is seeking a skilled Finisher to support our wood finishing team. This role involves preparing and finishing wood components for custom furniture, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail. The ideal candidate has hands-on finishing experience and takes pride in producing consistent, high-quality results.

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare wood surfaces through sanding, filling, and other prep processes prior to finishing
• Mix and apply stains, glazes, sealers, and topcoats to achieve the required finish appearance and durability
• Perform specialty finish techniques as needed, including wire-brushed textures, layered stains, cerused finishes, and other hand-applied details
• Maintain consistency of color, sheen, and overall appearance across all components
• Follow finish schedules and daily priorities as assigned by the department lead
• Perform touch-ups and corrections as needed to meet finish standards
• Assist with installing finished bases, legs, and other wood components as required
• Identify finish defects or inconsistencies and promptly communicate concerns to department lead or area supervisor

Additional Expectations

• Be punctual and dependable; provide advance notice of schedule conflicts or absences
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn new techniques and improve skills over time
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation; care for tools and spray booth to ensure longevity; and follow all safety protocols

What we can do for you:

• Play a pivotal role in our company’s transformation and growth
• Align with a growing company that operates in the luxury market
• Provide training and career development opportunities
• Enjoy a high-paced and collaborative work environment
• Eligible for up to a 6% employer 401(k) contribution following six months of employment
• Take advantage of paid time off away from work, including scheduled company holidays
• Participate in competitive benefits and incentivizing programs
• Team building company sponsored events
• Employee discount and bi-annual sample sale

• 2-5 years of experience in wood finishing, ideally in high-end or custom furniture production
• Experience with surface preparation and working with a range of finish types, including stains, paints, and lacquered topcoats
• Strong attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship
• Ability to work efficiently and independently while communicating clearly and working well as part of a team
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred but not required

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; as well as reach with hands and arms. 
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with the assistance of team members. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.

Other Considerations: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role.

Compensation: Starting base pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.