Career overview

Furniture Finishers

O*NET-SOC 51-7021.00

Median pay / yr$42,530

OutlookBelow Average

Shape, finish, and refinish damaged, worn, or used furniture or new high-grade furniture to specified color or finish.

What it takes

The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Furniture Finishers.

Active ListeningGiving 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.
Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
MonitoringMonitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Judgment and Decision MakingConsidering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Operations MonitoringWatching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Production and ProcessingKnowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
MechanicalKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.