Description: Responsible for performing daily activities in the Finishing Department. Applies knowledge of Materials and Finishes for all millwork packages, cabinetry and all other goods manufactured by the Company. May also do some restoration work and touch ups as necessary. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience, judgment and direct supervisor’s lead to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Must be able to travel as off-site work is required. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Supervisor: VP of Finishing Operations

Essential Functions:

• Sanding and prep
• Applying finish
• Parts list mgmt.
• Quality control
• Sales support
• Punch out
• Touch-ups
• Site protection & clean-up
• Apply finish
• Customer service

Duties and Requirements:

• Possess a specific skill set tailored to Finishing, including knowledge of material properties, restoration and new product techniques, color/finish matching, and safety.
• Trained to use many diverse methods and materials of Finishing as well as various tools and machines.
• Works with direct supervisor to discuss upcoming work, work in progress, schedules, materials and supplies, and provide direct supervisor with project status updates, feedback, and appropriate reporting on all projects.
• Daily and continuous maintenance of workspace, machines and tools.
• Understands Safety Hazards and takes all preventative measures such as disposing of chemicals and used rags properly, stores chemicals and flammable materials properly, and wears protective gear as required.
• Able to communicate with direct supervisor, or clients if necessary, to understand and identify the client’s needs and determine which materials to use.
• Able to multitask and travel to job sites as needed.
• Provides individual contribution in problem solving efforts in order to improve quality, reduce costs, and ensure project deadlines are met.
• Identifies and eliminates Company-wide non value-added activities, by working with Operations Management to implement effective corrective and preventive actions by way of EOS and continuous improvement.
• Builds and maintains confidence of company personnel by exposing and educating them on best management practices and modern technologies and their uses.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Responsibilities and Work Hours:

• Must share TRAG’s Core Values.
• Passionate Professionals
• Accountable
• Candor
• Kindness
• Shoulder-to-Shoulder
• Performance must meet TRAG’s GWC standards.
• Get it
• Want it
• Capacity to do it
• Normal Work Hours: 7-3:30 M-F
• Abides by all Company policies, procedures and applicable laws.
• Other Responsibilities include: training, events, and resources; resolving problems; fostering a culture of love, kindness, fairness and honesty.

Qualifications & Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• 2-4 years of experience in woodworking finishes.
• Some computer skills, including Windows-based applications, Microsoft Office are preferred.
• Communication, organizational and interpersonal skills are essential.