Finishing Supervisor at Aerotek — NeverHard

Job DescriptionJob Description Job Title: Finishing Supervisor Job Description The Finishing Supervisor oversees the daily operations of finishing booths, curing ovens, finishing lines, and roll coaters to ensure high-quality finishes on wood and veneer products. This role maintains strict color consistency, leads the sanding work cell, and provides hands-on technical guidance to the finishing team. The Finishing Supervisor collaborates closely with maintenance and leadership to uphold production quality, safety, and efficiency standards while supporting a clean, organized, and professional work environment. Responsibilities Supervise the daily operation of finishing booths, curing ovens, finishing lines, and roll coaters to ensure consistent and efficient production. Act as the primary point of control for color consistency, ensuring all finishes match approved samples and work orders accurately. Oversee the sanding work cell to ensure proper preparation of wood and veneer surfaces before any finish is applied. Provide technical instruction and coaching on manual, pneumatic, and automated sanding techniques, including proper grit sequences and surface preparation standards. Ensure quality inspection processes are followed for sanding, finishing, grinding, polishing, and overall woodwork to meet required specifications. Interpret blueprints and work orders to guide finishing and sanding activities and ensure products meet design and customer requirements. Troubleshoot sanding equipment such as brush sanders and wide-belt sanders to minimize downtime and maintain production flow. Coordinate with the Maintenance department to schedule and support preventative maintenance of automated finishing and sanding equipment. Monitor inventory levels of stains, lacquers, and consumable materials, and report replenishment needs to leadership in a timely manner. Ensure safe and proper use of hand tools and power tools in the finishing and sanding areas. Support and reinforce quality, safety, and housekeeping standards across production and cabinetmaking areas. Provide day-to-day direction, guidance, and support to team members to promote productivity, quality, and continuous improvement. Essential Skills Proven supervisory experience in a finishing, woodworking, or related production environment. Ability to interpret blueprints and work orders to guide finishing and sanding operations. Hands-on experience with finishing processes including wood stain, lacquer application, and veneer finishing. Strong troubleshooting skills with sanding equipment such as brush sanders and wide-belt sanders. Proficiency in using hand tools and power tools for woodworking, sanding, grinding, and polishing. Experience in quality inspection for woodwork, finishes, and surface preparation. Demonstrated ability to maintain color consistency and match finishes to approved samples. Capability to provide technical instruction and coaching on sanding techniques, grit sequences, and surface preparation. Effective supervisory and communication skills to lead and support a production team. Comfort working with tape measures and other measuring tools to ensure dimensional accuracy. Additional Skills & Qualifications Paint experience in a production or custom woodworking environment. Custom woodworking experience, particularly in cabinetmaking or similar applications. Familiarity with roll coaters, curing ovens, and automated finishing lines. Experience working with veneer surfaces and their specific preparation and finishing requirements. Background in grinding and polishing wood components to a high-quality finish. Knowledge of preventative maintenance practices for finishing and sanding equipment. Why Work Here? Employees benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package that supports both their financial security and day-to-day comfort. The organization offers company-paid benefits, providing peace of mind and stability, along with a work boot allowance to support safety and comfort on the job. Team members can build for the future through a Group RRSP and pension plan, reflecting a long-term commitment to employee well-being. The work environment is known for its excellent culture, emphasizing respect, collaboration, and pride in craftsmanship, making it an appealing place for professionals who value quality and teamwork. Work Environment The workplace is well lit, clean, and organized, creating a professional and safe setting for high-quality finishing and woodworking. The environment is split between production stations and cabinetmaking areas for custom work, allowing exposure to both standard production and custom projects. Employees work with technologies and equipment such as finishing booths, curing ovens, finishing lines, roll coaters, sanding equipment (including brush and wide-belt sanders), and a variety of hand tools and power tools. The standard shift runs from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., offering a predictable daytime schedule. Attire is supported by a work boot allowance, reflecting the need for appropriate safety footwear in a production and cabinetmaking environment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Calgary, AB. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Calgary,AB. À propos d'Aerotek Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK. Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais. La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi. Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco: Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels. Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA): Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA. About Aerotek Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. Company Description We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.