Furniture Finishers

Shape and re-finish damaged or worn furniture, or finish new furniture.

Furniture Finishers shape, finish, and re-finish damaged or worn furniture. They may also finish new furniture.

Wages	$18.53 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Very Good
Education & Training	High School or less is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Data not available
On the Job	Work Activities Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements. Select production input materials. Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products. Fill cracks, imperfections, or holes in products or workpieces. Remove accessories, tools, or other parts from equipment. Shape surfaces or edges of wood workpieces. Clean workpieces or finished products. Mix ingredients to create specific finishes. Confer with customers or designers to determine order specifications. Operate grinding equipment.
Career Pathways	Production
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