Furniture Finisher – Full-time Position

About the role

Mako Wood Furniture Inc. is seeking a dedicated Furniture Finisher to join our production team in Surrey, BC. The role involves preparing and applying finishes to a variety of wooden furniture pieces, ensuring high-quality results in a fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and operate finishing machines or finish furniture by hand.
• Stain or finish wood to the specified colour.
• Apply toners, highlights, glazes or shaders to obtain the desired finish.
• Apply lacquer or other sealers.
• Decorate wood surfaces.
• Clean, polish and wax furniture.
• Smooth gouges with wood filler and sand wood.
• Make minor repairs to furniture.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Required profile

• Flexibility, organization, reliability and teamwork.
• Physical stamina for repetitive tasks, handling heavy loads, standing for extended periods, and bending, crouching or kneeling.
• Attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work in a noisy, dusty environment.

Required skills

• Operating finishing machines.
• Wood staining.
• Lacquer application.
• Wood filler and sanding.
• Decorating wood surfaces.

What we offer

• Recognized employer status.
• Participation in government youth employment programs.
• On‑the‑job training tailored to youth.
• Mentorship, coaching and networking opportunities.
• Awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for youth.