Finishing Technician

Job Title: Finishing Technician Leader: Operations Leader Location: De Pere Join a family-owned company where teamwork, quality, and people come first. At Valley Cabinet/Counter-Form, you’ll have opportunities to grow, learn new skills, and be part of a team that takes pride in building products made to last. Why Work at Valley Cabinet/Counter-Form?

Competitive Pay 80 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) available upon hire Paid Holidays — Eligible upon hire Comprehensive Benefits Package — Including Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability, with eligibility beginning the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. 401(k) with up to a 5% employer contribution Performance Reviews at 2 months, 6 months, 12 months, and annually thereafter Work Schedule Full-time ; schedule may vary based on workload and overtime may be required.

Monday–Thursday: 5:30am-3:30pm Friday:5:30am-Noon Job Summary: The Finishing Technician is responsible for performing finishing work to support production operations. In this role, you will help ensure products are finished accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards. Finishing Technicians work as part of a team to meet production goals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Functions

Finishing & Production Perform finishing tasks using standard finishing processes, materials, and equipment. Follow work instructions, drawings, specifications, and finishing requirements. Apply finishes accurately and consistently to meet production requirements. Quality & Accuracy Inspect materials and completed work to ensure quality and appearance standards are met.

Identify and communicate issues as needed. Support consistent finish quality across products. Workflow & Efficiency Support production schedules and maintain consistent output. Contribute to efficient workflow and team productivity. Safety & Organization Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment.

Team Collaboration Work collaboratively with team members and leadership. Support team goals and overall production success. Perform other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Mechanical aptitude. Ability to use hand tools, finishing equipment, and follow instructions. Strong attention to detail and quality.

Ability to identify finish quality issues and maintain appearance standards. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to read, write, and communicate in English to understand work instructions, safety guidelines, and job-related communication.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience: Prior manufacturing, finishing, painting, coating, or related production experience is a plus, but not required. Competencies Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Follows through on responsibilities and consistently delivers quality, accurate, and timely work.

Collaborates: Works effectively with team members, departments, and business partners to achieve shared goals and maintain positive working relationships. Learns and Adapts: Learns new skills, applies feedback constructively, and adjusts effectively to changing processes, priorities, technologies, or business needs. Decision Quality: Uses sound judgment, data, experience, and available information to make timely, informed, and effective decisions aligned with business objectives.

Action Oriented: Maintains a consistent work pace and stays focused on completing assigned tasks safely, efficiently, and with attention to quality. Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with operational goals. Uses time, resources, and processes effectively to support efficiency and productivity.

Leadership Responsibilities This role does not have direct reports Work Environment Manufacturing / Production Environment – Roles in this environment involve regular exposure to a shop-floor or manufacturing setting. Work may require standing, walking, bending, lifting, or other physical activity for extended periods.

Employees may frequently lift, move, push, or pull materials weighing up to 50 lbs. Employees are expected to follow all safety procedures and may be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, or steel-toe footwear. The environment may include exposure to noise, dust, machinery, temperature variations, and other safety-sensitive conditions typical of a production facility.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. It’s not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills, and is subject to change at any time. At Valley Cabinet we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.

If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Valley Cabinet is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.