Furniture Finisher

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Knoll, Inc. is a constellation of design-driven brands and people, working together with our clients in person and digitally to create inspired modern interiors. Our internationally recognized portfolio includes furniture, textiles, leathers, lighting, Knoll, Inc. is a constellation of design-driven brands and people, working together with our clients in person and digitally to create inspired modern interiors. We are part of MillerKnoll, the engine powering the world’s most dynamic design brands. Our internationally recognized portfolio includes furniture, textiles, leathers, lighting, accessories, and architectural and acoustical elements. Our brands — Knoll Office, KnollStudio, KnollTextiles, KnollExtra, Spinneybeck | FilzFelt, Edelman Leather, HOLLY HUNT, DatesWeiser, Muuto, and Fully — reflect our commitment to modern design that meets the diverse requirements of high-performance workplaces, work from home settings and luxury residential interiors. A recipient of the National Design Award for Corporate and Institutional Achievement from the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, we can help organizations achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Living Building Challenge and WELL Building workplace certifications. To learn more about our initiatives to support more inclusive and diverse communities, visit Knoll.com/Community.

POSITION PROFILE

This position is responsible for final finishing of wood furniture using stains, lacquers and other finishing products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Formulation of colors using Akzo Noble colorants and coatings
• Creation of new finishing techniques that are “production friendly”
• Must be able to do cerused, painted and weathered finishes to match samples
• Produce samples to match designer’s samples with short lead times
• Research new finishing techniques
• Must be a self starter and willing to work additional hours as required
• Confirm that the correct finish is applied checking the paperwork for color and sheen and confirming that it matches the sample.
• Maintain spray equipment and work with the finishing group to maintain the Finishing department in accordance to our safety standards. Handle all hazardous materials in accordance with state and federal guidelines. This includes proper tracking of materials used.

• Minimum 1 year of furniture finishing experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED), or work experience which demonstrates performance competency.

Who We Hire

Simply put, we hire everyone. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.