Description Pacific Architectural Wood Products is seeking an experienced Wood Coating & Finishing Technician to help produce high-quality architectural wood doors for the commercial sector. If you enjoy precision work, problem-solving, and operating advanced woodworking equipment, we'd like to hear from you. Join a growing custom architectural wood door manufacturer where craftsmanship, innovation, and teamwork drive everything we build. Key Responsibilities • Machine Setup & Operation: Set up, operate, and monitor spraying and coating equipment used to apply stains, sealers, primers, lacquers, and other finishes to wood doors. • Surface Preparation & Finishing: Prepare wood surfaces for finishing and mix coatings to achieve required colors, finishes, and specifications. • Quality Assurance: Inspect finished products to ensure coatings meet quality standards and customer specifications. Monitor production processes to prevent defects. • Material Handling: Load materials into production equipment and use hoists or other lifting devices to move products safely through the finishing process. • Equipment Cleaning & Maintenance: Clean production equipment, work areas, and tools while adhering to company safety and housekeeping standards. Requirements Key Skills & Capabilities • Finishing Equipment Expertise: Ability to set up, calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot spray, and finishing equipment. • Quality Control: Experience conducting inspections and verifying product quality throughout the finishing process. • Attention to Detail: Strong focus on finish quality, specifications, and consistency. • Communication & Teamwork: Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a production environment. • Manual Dexterity & Coordination: Strong hand-eye coordination, finger dexterity, and control precision when operating equipment and handling finished products. What We’re Looking For • Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, finishing, coating, woodworking, or related operations, including proficiency with industry-standard tools, equipment, and processes. • Dependable & Responsible: Punctual, ethical, and committed to doing high-quality work. • Adaptable: Comfortable adjusting to changing tasks, production demands, and work priorities. • Safety-Minded: Dedicated to upholding rigorous safety and housekeeping standards. • Education/Certifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. Physical Requirements & Work Environment • Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, climb, stretch, reach, and lean to operate equipment. • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly. • Strong manual dexterity, finger dexterity, motor control, and visual accuracy at close distances. Compensation & Benefits • Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance (employer paid percentage), dental and vision insurance options, and 401(k) plan with company match. • Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. • Shift: Monday – Friday, 5 am to 1:30 pm, with occasional overtime as production demands require. • Compensation: Competitive hourly wage based on experience. • Growth: Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.