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Wood Finisher

Aerotek, Mitchell, SD, United States


Wood Finisher

Custom Cabinet Manufacturing
Pay: $25$27/hour
Schedule: MondayFriday, 6:00 AM

5:00 PM (approx. 45 hours/week, guaranteed overtime)
Why You'll Like This Role

If you take pride in craftsmanship and enjoy working on high-end, custom wood products, this is a great opportunity to join a small, family-owned cabinet shop where quality matters more than speed. This is not assembly-line workeach project is unique, and your finishing skills truly show in the final product.
What You'll Be Doing

Stain, paint, and finish custom wood cabinets to a high-quality standard
Prepare surfaces for finishing, including sanding and paint prep
Perform quality checks to ensure finished products meet expectations before shipping
Use hand tools and power tools safely and efficiently
Work at your own workstation building and finishing cabinet components
Help oversee the finishing area and support/train entry-level finishers as needed
Assist where needed to keep projects on track
What We're Looking For

1+ year of wood finishing experience (cabinetry or similar wood products)
Experience staining, painting, and surface preparation
Comfortable applying stain by rag and achieving consistent finishes
Strong attention to detail and quality
Ability to use hand tools and power tools confidently
Cabinetry experience is a strong plus
What's In It for You

Competitive hourly pay with built-in overtime
Consistent weekday scheduleno rotating shifts
Small, close-knit team (about 23 employees)
Family-owned environment that values craftsmanship
Stable, long-term opportunity with steady hours
Work Environment

You'll work in a small manufacturing shop focused on custom residential and commercial cabinetry, not mass production. The culture is hands-on, collaborative, and quality-driven.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mitchell, SD.
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a fully onsite position in Mitchell, SD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2026.
About Aerotek:

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 solving for 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.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
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.