Are you looking for a family-owned and locally operated company to grow with?
Apply to join Salvi Group as a Cabinet Finisher! We are looking for motivated individuals who are committed to quality, integrity, safety, and innovation to join our team.
Salvi Group Offers:
- Competitive and equitable compensation
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
About Salvi Group:
Salvi Group has been crafting dream homes for our clients and delivering residential projects for our communities since 1975. Over 50 years and 2,000 homes later, our model of working directly with wholesalers, hiring in-house trade people, and building lasting relationships with contractors has yielded our reputation for designing and building innovative and quality living spaces with a personal touch while providing professional customer services.
Our two generations of owners, along with our team of professionals, hold Salvi blue with pride and are committed to design excellence, master craftsmanship and premium finishing. We conduct our business with honesty and integrity and never lose sight of our clients’ vision.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Cabinet Shop Manager, the Cabinet Finisher will be responsible for surface preparation, applying stains, paints and topcoats to a variety of woods and veneers, colour matching, and using/maintaining the spray booth.
This individual is knowledgeable in all aspects of finishing with an emphasis on quality and consistency. The Cabinet Finisher will be responsible for knowing and practicing safe working methods and possess a strong knowledge of shop practices, procedures, techniques, tools, equipment, quality control and safety equipment. Dedication to quality craftsmanship is essential in this role. This position will also be responsible for maintaining a clean and tidy work area and assisting in conducting regular maintenance of tools and machinery. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Core Competencies:
- Creative and Innovative Thinking
- Accountability and Dependability
Job Duties:
- Applying stains, glazing, primer, tinted lacquer, and lacquers
- Sanding of materials between coats
- Touching up finished materials to ensure consistent tone and appearance
- Understanding proper product drying and curing times
- Maintaining sprayer, spray booth and all finishing equipment
- Changing exhaust fans and spray booth filters as required
- Storing finishing materials properly and safely
- Gathering specifications from samples, clients, and/or the design team
- Estimating and preparing materials required for production
- Repairing and refinishing damaged, incorrect, or previously finished pieces
- Operating and maintaining tools and equipment.
- Keeping a daily log of tasks.
- Contributing and participating in the effective use of the Quality Control System.
- Using proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times
- Performing other related duties, including minor duties of other trades where certification is not required and work remains within personal skill limitations
- Understanding and complying with all company policies and procedures
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area free from sawdust and debris between tasks and at the end of each day
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Advanced knowledge of spray finishing techniques.
- Knowledge of spray equipment and spray booth operation and maintenance
- Experience in wood staining, painting and finishing.
- Knowledge of the use of conversion varnish, lacquers, paints and glazes
- Basic knowledge of carpentry.
- Knowledge of safe operation of hand and power tools.
- Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures.
- First Aid and CPR certification is an asset
- Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Ability to read building specifications and blueprints
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
- Professional and collaborative when working with customers and coworkers
- Customer-focused with the ability to respond promptly to client needs
- Ability to use customer feedback to improve service and workmanship.
- Adaptable and receptive to change.
- Willingness to suggest improvements and contribute to continuous improvement
- Proactive in maintaining current job knowledge and skills
- Respectful of diversity and committed to treating others with professionalism
Work Conditions:
- Hours of work: 44 hours per week; Mon to Thurs 7:30am-5:00pm and Fri 7:30am-4:00pm. One 30-minute unpaid lunch break and two 15-minute breaks are provided per shift. Hours of work are subject to seasonal changes and variations caused by workload or other circumstances.
- Ability to lift and carry objects up to 100 lbs.
- Manual dexterity required to use power and hand tools.
- Frequently noisy working environment.
- Use of PPE, including safety glasses and steel toe boots is required.
- Exposure to hazards commonly associated with the construction industry
We thank you for your interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
