Zürich

Painter / Surface Specialist Wood

Your Tasks

Staining, glazing and painting of solid wood and veneer frames as well as object parts
Professional sanding preparation: preliminary sanding, intermediate sanding, edge and profile processing
Colour matching and sample production according to customer specifications – including reproducing and supplementing existing surfaces
Processing of water- and solvent-based systems, oils, waxes and shellac; application with spray gun, by hand and with brush
Retouching, repairs and refurbishment of existing frames and objects
Operation, cleaning and maintenance of spray booth, extraction, drying and sanding equipment
Quality control and final acceptance of surfaces before handover to the framing department
Material disposition, storage of paints and stains as well as compliance with regulations on occupational safety, hazardous substances and disposal
Close cooperation and scheduling with carpentry and framing departments.

Completed apprenticeship as industrial, furniture or wood painter, painter specialising in wood or carpenter with proven surface experience
Several years of practice in wood surface treatment, especially in staining and handling glazes
Confident eye for colour tone, gloss level, structure and surface appearance
Clean, precise and independent work with high quality standards
Careful, respectful handling of high-quality customer objects and artworks
Reliability, team spirit and willingness to pull through in peak times
Very good German language skills, spoken and written
Experience with leaf and beaten metal and gilding, with historical surfaces or with work of museum quality

Varied work on unique pieces instead of series parts – no order is the same as another
A well-coordinated, small team with short decision-making paths and flat structures
Well-equipped workshop and paint shop with modern machinery and material park
Great scope for design in your own specialist discipline and the opportunity to help shape workflows
Above-average employment conditions and social benefits
Professional induction in Zurich at Studio Arte AG until approx. March 2027, thereafter permanently at EMSA Rahmenleisten AG in Villmergen

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Then we look forward to receiving your application documents!