Experienced Spray Finisher

Why join us?

If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At Geiger, we're searching for dedicated manufacturing talent to support our business growth. We offer a competitive hourly wage, generous benefits that start on your first day, and endless possibilities for career growth. Connect with our hiring team today to learn more.

Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Geiger means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Geiger to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

GENERAL PURPOSE

This role applies stains, sealers, and topcoats to manufactured wood products to meet or exceed quality, safety, and reliability standards. This position plays a key role in ensuring exceptional finish quality through expert shading, spraying, and surface preparation. The Senior Finisher also supports process improvements, coaches team members, and helps maintain a safe, efficient finishing environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Coordinate daily workflow in the finishing area following defined processes and production schedules.
Inspect and prepare finishing materials, agitators, and drums to ensure consistent quality before spraying begins.
Set up, clean, and maintain spray booths, filters, rollers, and support equipment.
Apply stains, toners, sealers, and polyurethane topcoats to achieve specified color, coverage, and finish standards.
Match stain shades accurately using sample boards and adjust as needed for consistency.
Clean and maintain spray guns, including needle/tip maintenance and fluid changes.
Determine proper application rates to achieve required coating thickness and prevent defects (e.g., runs, uneven coverage).
Sand and tack components between coats as required.
Inspect finished components, identify flaws, and make necessary corrections to meet quality expectations.
Follow proper documentation, recycling, and disposal procedures in accordance with environmental and safety standards.
Read and interpret drawings, routings, and shop orders related to finishing specifications.
Approve stain matches and finished product appearance prior to release.
Coach and support less experienced team members on finishing techniques and safety practices.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts using Lean Manufacturing principles.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to achieve production and business goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

One of the following is required: (1) High school diploma or its equivalent (GED for example), (2) work experience which demonstrates performance competency

5-7 years of progressive experience in wood finishing, including shading, sealing, and spraying.
Prior experience in furniture or component finishing preferred.

Skills and Abilities

Proficient in all three disciplines: shading, sealing applying topcoat and waterline processes which include shading, sealing, and painting.

Proficient in all finishing disciplines: shading, sealing, topcoating, and waterline processes.
Skilled in spray gun operation, sanding, and surface preparation.
Strong attention to detail and color accuracy.
Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and safety data sheets (SDS).
Team-oriented with effective communication and coaching skills.
Safety-focused and environmentally responsible.
Capable of working overtime as production needs require.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com.