Furniture Finisher
Employer: JRA Cleaning Limited
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Hours: Guaranteed minimum 30 hours per week
Pay: NZD $28.00 – $35.00 per hour (depending on skills and experience)
About the Company
JRA Cleaning Limited is a commercial cleaning company based in Auckland. We are now growing our services to include furniture repair, making sure furniture is safe, sturdy, and good quality for use in homes and businesses.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Furniture Finisher to join our Auckland team. This is a hands-on role for someone who knows how to fix, finish, and restore furniture, and who wants to help us make sure every piece is safe and looks great before it's used.
Key Duties
Reading drawings and work orders, and checking sample pieces to understand what's needed
Choosing the right tools and machines, and planning the order of work
Setting up appropriate machines and preparing materials so it can be cut, planed, shaped, and sanded properly before use
Using machines to cut, shape, and smooth pieces of furniture to install or repair
Removing old paint or finish using steel wool, sandpaper, or paint stripper, and scraping off any soft or worn coating (if necessary)
Applying varnish, stain, lacquer, or paint to surfaces, then polishing or waxing them for a smooth finish
Fitting and securing frame parts together
Attaching backing materials to finished pieces
Requirements
A New Zealand Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3), OR
At least three years of relevant work experience in areas such as cabinetry, maintenance work, furniture assembly, or similar trades
What We Offer
Guaranteed 30 hours of work per week
Competitive hourly pay: $28.00 – $35.00 NZD
Steady, ongoing work based in Auckland