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94210.03 – Furniture refinishers

Furniture refinishers refinish repaired, used or old furniture.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Furniture repairer
  • Furniture stripper
  • Metal furniture repairer

Core competencies

  • Operation and Control to effectively handle various tools in order to strip old finishes, repair damaged furniture and apply new finishes
  • Quality Control Testing to identify any defects or inconsistencies in the finish
  • Colour Perception to accurately perceive and match colours to achieve a seamless finish
  • Manual Dexterity to appropriately perform various hands-on tasks, such as sanding, stripping old finishes, applying stains or paints and polishing surfaces
  • Attention to Detail to meticulously inspect furniture for imperfections, such as dents, scratches or uneven surfaces, and ensure all flaws are addressed during the repair and refinishing process
  • Knowledge in Manufacturing, Processing and Production to be familiar with sanding, sealing and priming processes in order to create a smooth base for finishing layers, select the correct application method and adjust techniques for different finishes

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Strip old finish from wood surfaces using steel wool, sandpaper and solvents
  • Smooth gouges with wood filler and sand wood
  • Match colours to obtain original finish and apply appropriate finish to stripped wood
  • Polish and wax refinished surfaces
  • Sand or grind metal surfaces to prepare for coating, and paint metal surfaces using electrostatic method, spray gun or other painting equipment
  • Make minor repairs to furniture
  • May perform duties of furniture finisher.

Additional information

  • Mobility is possible between jobs in this unit group.
  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing (92022)
  • Upholsterers (63221)
  • Woodworking machine operators (94124)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities

TEER

4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training

Major group

94 – Machine operators, assemblers and inspectors in processing, manufacturing and printing

Sub-major group

942 – Assemblers and inspectors in manufacturing

Minor group

9421 – Furniture, wood, plastic and other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors

Unit group

94210 – Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors

Occupational profile

94210.03 – Furniture refinishers

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