How to hire a cabinet finisher

How to hire a cabinet finisher, step by step

Here's a step-by-step cabinet finisher hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a cabinet finisher job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new cabinet finisher
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The cabinet finisher hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a cabinet finisher to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a cabinet finisher that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of cabinet finisher salaries for various roles:

   Type of Cabinet Finisher	Description	Hourly rate
   Cabinet Finisher	Woodworkers manufacture a variety of products such as cabinets and furniture, using wood, veneers, and laminates. They often combine and incorporate different materials into wood.	$12-26
   Finisher	A finisher is an individual who completes, perfects, or puts an end to a certain job, especially in trades. Finishers perform the initial set of forms, proper gravel grade, and tying of rebar... Show more	$12-18

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • Finish Materials
   • Material Specifications
   • Shop Equipment
   • Parts Demand
   • Sand Paper
   • Coats
   • FAA
   • Aircraft Interiors
   • Spray Guns
   • UV
   • Customer Request
   • Cabinet Doors
   • Custom Finishes

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Paint, stain and faux finish cabinets.
   • Perform the artwork on Faux finish replenishment parts.
   • Read aircraft blueprints and follow opperation for the FAA and EASA.
   • Paint cabinets to customer design package applying texture coats or high gloss finish.
   • touch up cabinets when need, buff and finish cabinets, apply UV to cabinets.
   • Assist ICM with project management responsibilities and updating and editing documentation for ISO compliance.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your cabinet finisher job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A cabinet finisher can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, cabinet finishers' average salary in mississippi is 41% less than in hawaii.
   • Seniority. Entry-level cabinet finishers 51% less than senior-level cabinet finishers.
   • Certifications. A cabinet finisher with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a cabinet finisher's salary.

   Average cabinet finisher salary

   $39,076yearly

   $18.79 hourly rate

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   Entry-level cabinet finisher salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a cabinet finisher job description

   A cabinet finisher job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a cabinet finisher job description:

   Cabinet finisher job description example

   • Set Schedule - 1st shift Monday - Friday
   • Family Company - work for a small shop and be treated like family
   • Start ASAP - start as soon as possible, no pre-screenings

   Pay Rate : $20 - $30 /hr based on experience

   Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.

   Job Description :

   - finishers will be working independently in the finishing department

   - review finishing specifications and details of assigned job orders

   - prepare articles for spray finishing

   - mix special colors by hand to match specified color or shade

   - apply successive coats of stains and paints to achieve finish and color match

   - check results against specified shop samples

   - checks overall quality of finished pieces with company standards and customer expectations

   - work at a steady pace to consistently achieve budgeted times

   - stand/walk up to 8 hours a day

   - must be able to lift up to 50lbs

   Must Haves :

   - 2+ years of experience with stain, glazing, paints, and topcoats

   - conversion varnishes, stains, and glazes

   - spray stain is a PLUS

   If interested please apply ASAP!!!

   About Aerotek:

   We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at

   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.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right cabinet finisher for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your cabinet finisher job on Zippia to find and recruit cabinet finisher candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit cabinet finishers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new cabinet finisher

   Once you have selected a candidate for the cabinet finisher position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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