Furniture Refinisher/ Woodworker

JOB REQUIREMENTS: We are currently searching for an individual who is
experienced or interested in working in a small furniture restoration/
repair business. Employee duties include stripping, sanding, staining,
repair, and spray finishing of furniture. experience in these areas and
wood working experience is required. Upholstery experience is helpful as
well. Must be able to do heavy lifting. Must have excellent customer
service skills due to picking and dropping off furniture at customers
homes. Pay will be based on experience and willingness to learn and
complete tasks. Please include a resume or work history and description
This job will have a start date in early October Brush, spray, or
hand-rub finishing ingredients, such as paint, oil, stain, or wax, onto
and into wood grain and apply lacquer or other sealers. Fill and smooth
cracks or depressions, remove marks and imperfections, and repair broken
parts, using plastic or wood putty, glue, nails, or screws. Smooth,
shape, and touch up surfaces to prepare them for finishing, using
sandpaper, pumice stones, steel wool, chisels, sanders, or grinders.
Remove accessories prior to finishing, and mask areas that should not be
exposed to finishing processes or substances. Remove old finishes and
damaged or deteriorated parts, using hand tools, stripping tools,
sandpaper, steel wool, abrasives, solvents, or dip baths. Treat warped
or stained surfaces to restore original contours and colors. Select
appropriate finishing ingredients such as paint, stain, lacquer,
shellac, or varnish, depending on factors such as wood hardness and
surface type. Mix finish ingredients to obtain desired colors or shades.
Remove excess solvent, using cloths soaked in paint thinner. Examine
furniture to determine the extent of damage or deterioration, and to
decide on the best method for repair or restoration. Distress surfaces
with woodworking tools or abrasives before staining to create an antique
appearance, or rub surfaces to bring out highlights and shadings.
Stencil, gild, emboss, mark, or paint designs or borders to reproduce
the original appearance of restored pieces, or to decorate new pieces.
Disassemble items to prepare them for finishing, using hand tools.
Confer with customers to determine furniture colors or finishes.
Recommend woods, colors, finishes, and furniture styles, using knowledge
of wood products, fashions, and styles. Wash surfaces to prepare them
for finish application. OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Woodworking or furniture restoration: 3 years (Prefered)
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: E-Mail a Rsum: chris@fischerrestoration.com