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About the Role

This hands-on role involves high-craft finishing and woodworking on custom residential and commercial projects, with opportunities for learning and growth within the team. The ideal candidate will possess strong woodworking skills, extensive knowledge of finishing materials and techniques, and a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Repairing broken parts, removing imperfections, and filling in cracks.
• Removing old finishings and excess solvent.
• Sanding and smoothing items in preparation for finishing.
• Selecting and applying finishing materials such as dyes, stains, lacquers, and urethanes.
• Maintaining booth upkeep and spray equipment.
• Inspecting products and completing job reports.
• Complying with all safety protocols, policies, and code of conduct.
• Performing other duties as assigned by manager.

Requirements

• 6-10+ years of experience in finishing within a woodworking or finish shop.
• Experience teaching and supervising quality finishing operations.
• Hands-on experience with woodworking tools is a plus.
• Proficiency with high-quality wood or metal finishing: 2k Lacquers, European Urethanes, Dye, Stains and glazes, and reactive finishes.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Excellent math and problem-solving skills.
• Strong work ethic and exquisite attention to detail.
• Color matching and custom formulation experience with a variety of finishes.
• Top-flight organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Willingness to work under pressure and go the extra mile.
• Experience in Bench Carpentry, Cabinet Making, or Furniture Making is beneficial.
• Background in Fine Arts or Industrial Design.

Location

• Farmington, NY

Work Type

• Full-time
• Occasional travel

Experience Level

• Lead

Benefits

• 70% company-paid medical
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Matching 401k plan
• Dental
• Vision

About the Company

• New Energy Works is a 100% employee-owned company with an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• The company operates on the triple bottom line philosophy, emphasizing people, planet, and profit.
• New Energy Works has been designing and crafting custom homes and fine woodworking for over 40 years.
• The company employs over 150 craftspeople, carpenters, designers, and other staff across its New York and Oregon shops.

Equal Opportunity

• We actively seek to build an inclusive and diverse workplace where people from all walks of life are welcomed.
• We are an equal opportunity employer.