Job Overview
The Wood Prep & Finisher is responsible for preparing, staining, and finishing wood components to meet our quality standards. This role is hands-on and detail-oriented, supporting the production of custom wood products by ensuring surfaces are properly prepared and finishes are applied consistently and accurately.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare wood surfaces through sanding, filling, prior to finishing
- Apply stains, sealers, and protective coatings according to specifications
- Match stains and finishes consistently across multiple pieces and orders
- Inspect wood for defects, inconsistencies, or damage before and after finishing
- Maintain clean, organized work areas and finishing equipment
- Follow production schedules and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
- Handle wood materials carefully to prevent damage during prep and finishing
- Assist with masking, labeling, and staging finished components for next production steps
- Follow all safety procedures related to finishing products, equipment, and ventilation
- Communicate any material issues or quality concerns to supervisors

Skills & Qualifications

- Experience with wood sanding, staining, or finishing (shop or production environment preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and consistency in color and finish application
- Ability to work with hand tools, sanders, and finishing equipment




- Basic understanding of wood species and how they react to stains and finishes
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
- Physically able to lift and move wood components as required
- Comfortable working in a production environment with deadlines

Preferred Experience

- Previous woodworking experience
- Familiarity with water-based stains and finishes
- Experience with sanding and prepping wood

Work Environment

- Indoor production facility
- Exposure to wood dust, stains, and finishing products (PPE provided)
- Standing, lifting, and repetitive tasks required

This position offers an chance to develop craftsmanship skills within a professional environment dedicated to producing beautiful wooden products. We value precision, safety, and teamwork in our workplace.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $19.00-$26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 44.0 per week

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Grande Prairie County No. 1, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have any experience sanding and staining wood?

Experience:

- Wood Sanding: 3 years (required)
- Wood Staining & Sealing: 3 years (required)

Location:

- Grande Prairie County No. 1, AB (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Wood Prep & Finisher (Grande Prairie County No. 1)
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📍 Grande Prairie County No. 1