Furniture Finishers

What the job involves

• Studies drawings, work orders and sample parts to determine specifications
• Determines tool and machine requirements and sequence of operations
• Sets up woodworking machines and wood stock for correct cutting, planning, turning, shaping and sanding
• Operates machines to cut, plane, turn, shape and sand work pieces
• Removes old finishes by stripping with steel wool and glasspaper, and by applying solvents and paint strippers, and removing softened finishes by scraping
• Applies varnish, shellac, lacquer, stains and paint to surfaces and polishes and waxes finished surfaces

Key values of workers in Furniture Finishers

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Top skills required for workers in Furniture Finishers

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Monitoring

  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Operations Monitoring

  Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

• Judgment and Decision Making

  Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.