Summary Furniture Refinishing Varnisher in Canada
Find key facts and figures about working as a furniture refinishing varnisher. The following information is applicable to all Furniture finishers and refinishers (NOC 9534).
Description
Furniture finishers finish new wood or metal furniture to specified colour and finish. They are employed in furniture manufacturing plants, retail furniture stores or refinishing and repair shops. Furniture refinishers refinish repaired, used or old furniture. They are employed in furniture refinishing and repair shops or they may be self-employed.
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Requirements
High school or specific training
High school diploma or occupation-specific training usually required
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Wages
$18.65/hour
Median wage in Canada
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Prospects
Varies
The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.
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Jobs
25 jobs
advertised in Canada
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Skills
- Make minor repairs to furniture
- Smooth gouges with wood filler and sand wood
- Strip old finish from wood surface
- Sand metal furniture to prepare for finish and spray with paint or other materials
- Clean, polish and wax furniture
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