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
$24
Lower
$26 to $38
Most common
$51
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-3 years
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
- apply protective finishes to furniture
- apply decorative coatings
- prepare surfaces for sanding and shaping
- fill cracks and surface imperfections
- mix stains, paints and finishing products
- select finishes and materials
- inspect finished furniture for quality
- repair damaged furniture surfaces
- clean tools and finishing equipment
- talk to customers
Practical
Creative
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually need to do an apprenticeship to become a furniture finisher.
You may need
- to do an apprenticeship in manufacturing, engineering and technology
- a New Zealand Certificate in Furniture (Level 3 or 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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