EVENTSCAPE

Wood Finisher/Finishing Technician

EVENTSCAPE  •  $48k - $66k/yr  •  Long Island City, NY (Onsite)  •  16 days ago
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Job Description

Join the Team that is Redefining Architectural Innovation

Eventscape is seeking a Custom Finishing Technician (Wood Finisher) to join our fabrication team. This role requires a highly skilled and experienced wood finisher that prepares wood (sanding, filing), mixing and matching finishes, applying coatings using sprayers,

inspecting for quality, maintaining equipment, and following safety protocols for chemical handling. This role is crucial for enhancing the aesthetic appeal and durability of wood products.

This will be a full-time role, working 40 hours per week.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Custom Finishing Technician will:

  • Sand and smooth wood surfaces using hand tools and power sanders.
  • Prepare surfaces by cleaning, conditioning, and testing finishes.
  • Apply stains, sealers, and protective coatings using various techniques (brush, sprayer, wiping).
  • Troubleshoot and address any finishing defects (e.g., streaking, blotching, uneven finishes).
  • Buff, polish, and inspect finished surfaces for consistency and quality.
  • Perform minor repairs (e.g., filling cracks or defects) before finishing.
  • Maintain and organize tools and equipment to ensure a safe and efficient workspace.
  • Manage inventory of finishing supplies.
  • Provide support with fabrication, assembly, and installations as needed.
  • Operate woodworking tools, conduct quality checks, and assist with assembly.
  • Adhere to quality standards and assist with housekeeping and general maintenance.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed in this role, you will have:

  • Experience with wood finishing techniques, including sanding, staining, and coating.
  • Skilled in applying stains with brushes, sprayers, and other techniques.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve common finishing defects.
  • Familiarity with common woodworking tools and equipment.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on precision and quality control.
  • Experience performing preventative maintenance.

WHO ARE WE?

Eventscape is a global leader in the custom architectural fabrication space. We thrive on challenging design and strive for innovation towards one shared goal: to “build the extraordinary”!

APPLY NOW

Think you’re the perfect fit? Apply now and join us as we Build the Extraordinary.

For more information or if you need disability accommodation, contact human resources at (416) 231-8855. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in Eventscape, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Eventscape is committed to fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. Eventscape will consider all qualified candidates and welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available for all stages of the selection process.

EVENTSCAPE

About EVENTSCAPE

Our focus is customization, our playground is architecture and our expertise is fabrication. At Eventscape, we collaborate with top architectural firms, designers and artists worldwide to "build the extraordinary."™ It’s our unique, hands-on approach combined with leading digital fabrication technologies that enables us to successfully turn your architectural dreams into reality.

 

How do we do it? By working together to refine your design concept, providing expertise on materiality, finishes, details and fabrication methods; plus, embracing R+D as a critical part of each project’s success. With dedicated project managers, design detailers, engineers, fabricators, staging as well as shipping services and installers - all in-house, we provide a turnkey solution for building your custom architectural features.

Our culture speaks for itself! An open-concept modern office full of hand-painted collectible movie posters, vintage stereos, 80’s skateboard decks and 2 motorcycles - if you can believe it – which inspire us and are a common source of creativity. Not to mention, you can always leave your desk for a spot beside the fireplace or outside on our patio.

Full of like-minded creatives, who love what they do and have fun doing it, the office is where we host friendly competitions, team celebrations and indulge in delicious snacks from nearby bakeries. Getting together outside the office isn’t uncommon as we continue to participate in Community events (Ride for Heart and Canstruction Toronto) and meet up for paintball sessions or golf games.

 

This is an exciting, fast-paced work-environment that allows employees to quickly see the results of their contributions. With access to state of the art machinery, we truly are an architectural toy factory. We build what others can’t.

Industry
Creative & Design
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Toronto, CA
Year Founded
1993
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