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Simply Tables
Furniture Craftsman Finishing & Woodworking
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What they do
A Furniture Finisher applies stains and varnishes to finished furniture, and removes and replaces the finish on old furniture.
$38,963 / year median in Missouri
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Build furniture you're proud to put your name on. Simply Tables builds high-end custom furniture for restaurants, hotels, and hospitality spaces across the country. We specialize in hardwood tables, but our work also includes metal fabrication, terrazzo, and other custom furniture projects. We're looking for someone with strong character, professional spray finishing experience, and a solid woodworking background. This isn't an entry-level position. We're looking for someone who enjoys craftsmanship, takes ownership of their work, and wants to be part of a growing company. Your Primary Responsibility Own the finishing process. The quality of our finish is one of the first things customers notice. We're looking for someone who takes pride in producing beautiful, consistent finishes and treats the spray booth like it's their responsibility. Spraying won't fill every hour of every day, so when the finishing work is caught up, you'll jump into woodworking and help wherever you're needed to keep production moving. What You'll Do Own the spray finishing process from prep through final finish Prepare surfaces by sanding, inspecting, and making sure every piece is ready for finish Build and assemble custom hardwood furniture Operate orbital sanders, wide belt sanders, and other woodworking equipment Read and build from shop drawings Help with assembly, woodworking, and other production tasks as priorities change Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area What We're Looking ForRequired 3-5+ years of woodworking, furniture, finishing, or fabrication experience Professional spray finishing experience Woodworking experience (hardwood preferred) Experience with orbital sanding and surface preparation Ability to read shop drawings Strong mechanical aptitude The Right Person... Takes ownership instead of waiting to be told what to do Stays engaged and productive throughout the day Is humble, coachable, and always looking to improve Can adapt quickly when priorities change Works with urgency without sacrificing quality Cares about craftsmanship and doing things right the first time Wants to be part of a team that helps each other succeed Bonus Experience Commercial furniture manufacturing Metal fabrication Stone, granite, or terrazzo CNC operation About Simply Tables Simply Tables is a growing manufacturer of custom hospitality furniture. We're serious about quality, continuous improvement, and treating people with respect. We believe quality comes before speed, mistakes are opportunities to learn, and everyone is responsible for helping make the company better. If you're looking for a place where you'll have real ownership, build products you're proud of, and work with people who care about craftsmanship, we'd love to meet you.