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FURNITURE FINISHERS
 
Occupation Description:
 
  Shape, finish, and refinish damaged, worn, or used furniture or new high-grade furniture to specified color or finish.
 
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Typical Tasks:
 
 
  • Disassembles item, masks areas adjacent to those being refinished, and removes accessories, using hand tools, to prepare for finishing.
  • Removes old finish and damaged or deteriorated parts, using hand tools, abrasives, or solvents.
  • Fills cracks, blemishes, or depressions and repairs broken parts, using plastic or wood putty, glue, nails, or screws.
  • Treats warped or stained surfaces to restore original contour and color.
  • Smoothes and shapes surfaces with sandpaper, pumice stone, steel wool, or chisel.
  • Washes or bleaches surface to return to natural color or prepare for application of finish.
  • Brushes, sprays, or hand rubs finishing ingredients onto and into grain of wood.
 
Skills:
 
 
  • Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job..
  • Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one..
  • Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action..
  • Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools..
  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times..
  • Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions..
  • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems..
 
Knowledge:
 
 
  • Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads..
  • Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods..
  • Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods..
  • Fine Arts - Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture..
  • Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance..
  • Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services..
  • Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications..
 
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Education & Training:
 
  Long-term on-the-job training (more than 12 months)
 
Wage Information:
 
 
Region Average Annual Average Hourly Entry Level (hourly) Mid-Range  (hourly)
Statewide Units $34,356.00 $16.52 $11.91 $12.73 - $19.51
Bridgeport/Stamford $33,930.00 $16.32 $13.28 $14.05 - $18.11
Hartford $35,016.00 $16.83 $11.60 $12.47 - $20.63
New Haven $24,650.00 $11.85 $10.81 $10.69 - $13.09
New London/Norwich $33,625.00 $16.16 $12.16 $12.72 - $17.86
Springfield, MA $38,884.00 $18.69 $12.36 $13.33 - $21.36
      
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