Furniture finisher, Kaiwhakaoti kiri taonga rākau
Also known as
- French polisher, furniture restorer
Furniture finishers apply coatings like stain, lacquer, paint, oil and varnish to furniture. They may also prepare and repair surfaces to be finished.
Your pay could be
$23
Lower
$23 to $35
Most common
$44
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Furniture finishers
- usually work regular business hours, but may work overtime
- usually work in small factories or workshops
- may work in dusty, noisy or hazardous conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be accurate
Tasks
- Confer with customers or designers to determine order specifications.
- Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.
- Fill cracks, imperfections, or holes in products or workpieces.
- Repair furniture or upholstery.
- Shape surfaces or edges of wood workpieces.
- Operate grinding equipment.
- Remove accessories, tools, or other parts from equipment.
- Advise others on ways to improve processes or products.
- Select production input materials.
- Mix ingredients to create specific finishes.
You usually need to do an apprenticeship to become a furniture finisher.
You may need
- to do an apprenticeship and get a New Zealand Certificate in Furniture (Levels 3 and 4)
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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