Wood Prep

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 opportunity 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 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?

Work Location: In person