Hybrid Lead Finisher (Burton James) bei Burton James

Description

About the company 

Burton James, recognized for its high-quality custom seating and home furnishings, is a privately owned, founder-led company with a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture. We design, sell, and distribute luxury custom seating to interior designers and boutique/luxury retailers around the world.

About the Role

Burton James is seeking a talented and detail-driven Lead Finisher to oversee our wood finishing operations. This position is responsible for executing and maintaining the high standard of finishes our clients expect – including custom color creation, consistent finish replication, and meticulous attention to detail. The ideal candidate has a deep knowledge of wood finishing techniques, works well independently, and can lead a small crew to ensure consistent craftsmanship across all finished pieces. This individual embraces and supports our in-person/on-site work culture and embodies our company values of Ownership, Collaboration and Respect. 

What you can do for us:

· Mix and apply custom stains, glazes, and topcoats to match samples or create new finishes

· Execute specialty techniques such as wire-brushed textures, stain layering, cerused finishes, and hand-padded finishes

· Ensure consistent application of stains, sealers, lacquers, and specialty finishes across various wood species

· Review production orders and finish specs to ensure accuracy

· Conduct final inspections of finished pieces to confirm color match, clarity, sheen, and overall quality

· Collaborate with the design, carpentry, and production teams to ensure finish selections are appropriate for the piece and achievable within timeline constraints

· Maintain detailed records of finish formulas and processes to ensure consistency

· Train and lead a small team of finishers, providing direction and hands-on support as needed

· Maintain inventory of finishing materials and communicate purchasing needs

· Troubleshoot finish-related issues and recommend improvements to both process and product

· Assist with installing bases, legs, and other finished components as needed, and perform high-level touch-ups where needed – ensuring any corrections are clean, consistent, and virtually undetectable.

What we can do for you:

• Play a pivotal role in our company’s transformation and growth
• Align with a growing company that operates in the luxury market
• Provide training and career development opportunities
• Offer 3 weeks paid time off and 6 paid holidays per service year
• Enjoy a high-paced and collaborative work environment
• Receive up to 6% 401k employer contributions

Requirements

· 5+ years of experience in wood finishing, ideally in high-end or custom furniture production; 8–10+ years strongly preferred.

· Familiarity with sanding, prepping, sealing, and topcoat processes across a range of finish types

· Proficient in spray booth operations, including safe handling and application of finishes using HVLP or similar systems

· Demonstrated ability to mix custom colors accurately and apply them using both solvent- and water-based finishes across a range of wood species.

· Experience managing or mentoring a small team preferred

· Strong communication and organizational skills; bilingual in Spanish and English highly preferred

· Must be punctual and able to provide advance notice for any late arrivals or absences.

· Must maintain a clean, organized workstation, care for tools and equipment to ensure longevity, and follow all safety protocols, including proper PPE use.

· Photo samples of previous work strongly encouraged

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; as well as reach with hands and arms. 

· The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with the assistance of team members. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

· Ability to work in open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.

Other Considerations: 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role.

Compensation

Starting base pay:  $23.00 - $25.00+ per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.