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VIRA Insight · 5 months ago

Prototype Finisher

Lewisville

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

VIRA Insight is a company committed to passion and customer focus, seeking a Prototype Finisher to execute high-quality finishing work on custom-designed prototypes. The role involves applying precise surface treatments and finishes while collaborating with design, engineering, and production teams to ensure presentation-ready samples.

ManufacturingRetail

Responsibilities

Apply a variety of finishing techniques including spraying, brushing, hand-rubbing, and polishing to achieve desired textures, colors, and finishes

Work with different finishing systems such as catalyzed lacquers, conversion varnishes, polyurethanes, powder coating, and waterborne coatings

Finish parts made from wood, metal, and composite surfaces, adjusting techniques based on material behavior and project requirements

Prepare surfaces through sanding, filling, cleaning, and masking to ensure optimal finish application and adhesion

Conduct custom color matching and mixing to meet design specifications and maintain consistency across prototype components

Perform final detailing and touch-ups to ensure showroom-quality appearance

Collaborate with prototype builders, engineers, and designers to troubleshoot finishing challenges and support iterative development

Maintain a clean and organized spray booth and finishing area, following proper ventilation, material storage, and equipment maintenance protocols

Adhere to all environmental, health, and safety standards in handling and disposing of finishing materials and chemicals

Document finishing processes and material usage to support quality control and repeatability for production teams

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Finishing techniquesSurface preparationColor matchingOSHA certificationSpray gun maintenanceTechnical drawing readingCollaborationOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

2+ years of finishing experience in a custom millwork, furniture, or fabrication environment

Strong knowledge of surface preparation, color theory, and finishing systems for various substrates

Experience working with high-end finishes and tight quality standards in a fast-paced prototype or production setting

Ability to read technical drawings and finish specs

Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines

This role involves working in a spray booth and workshop environment where exposure to fumes, dust, and chemicals is common. Use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is required

Must be able to work in hot and cold climates

Varying work schedules based on business need are sometimes required

Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear

Ability to read drawings and blueprints

Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time

Ability to carry and lift materials up to 25 lbs