Finishing & Surface Specialist

Custom Exhibits | Scenic Builds | Cabinetry | Experiential Environments

Tired of driving from house to house?

Burned out painting the same cabinets every day?

What if you could use those same skills to build trade show exhibits, cruise ship environments, retail displays, branded experiences, and one-of-a-kind custom projects—all while working in a climate-controlled shop with a consistent schedule?

Breakthrough Productions is looking for a skilled Finishing & Surface Specialist to join our team. If you've spent years painting homes, refinishing cabinets, or laminating millwork and are ready for something more creative and rewarding, we'd love to talk.

What You'll Do

Every project is different. One week you may be finishing a premium trade show exhibit. The next you could be laminating cabinetry for a retail environment or painting scenic elements headed to a major event or cruise ship.

Responsibilities include:

Surface preparation including patching, filling, sanding, and final prep
Applying latex, acrylic, and specialty coatings using rollers, brushes, and spray equipment
Laminating cabinets and architectural millwork with plastic laminate
Trimming, filing, and finishing laminate edges
Reading shop drawings and understanding finish requirements
Inspecting work for quality before it moves into final assembly
Maintaining a clean and organized finishing area
Working closely with fabrication and assembly teams to keep projects moving on schedule
Helping continuously improve quality, efficiency, and finishing processes

Ideal Experience

We're especially interested in candidates who have experience in one or more of the following:

Residential or commercial painting
Cabinet finishing
Millwork or woodworking shops
Plastic laminate fabrication
Countertop fabrication
Scenic fabrication
Furniture finishing

Bonus experience includes:

Spray finishing (HVLP or airless)
Solid surface fabrication (Corian, HI-MACS, etc.)
Wood staining and clear coatings
Basic woodworking or cabinet assembly
Automotive or industrial finishing

What Makes Someone Successful Here

Takes pride in producing high-quality work
Has an eye for detail and consistency
Enjoys learning new techniques and materials
Works well independently while being part of a team
Cares about keeping a clean, organized workspace
Can manage multiple projects and changing priorities
Wants to continually improve quality and efficiency

Why People Like Working Here

Instead of driving all over town or producing the same cabinets every day, you'll help build projects that people experience across the country.

You'll work on:

Trade show exhibits
Cruise ship experiences
Retail displays
Corporate environments
Museum-quality scenic pieces
Product launches
Interactive brand activations
Custom cabinetry and architectural millwork

No two weeks are the same.

Requirements

Experience in painting, finishing, laminating, cabinetry, or related trades
Ability to safely lift 50 lbs.
Comfortable standing for extended periods
Strong attention to detail
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Reliable transportation
Ability to meet project deadlines while maintaining quality

Preferred (But Not Required)

Solid surface fabrication experience
Spray booth experience
Cabinet shop experience
Woodworking or CNC familiarity
Experience using orbital sanders and common shop tools

About Breakthrough Productions

Breakthrough Productions designs and builds custom environments for some of the world's leading brands. Our team creates everything from trade show exhibits and branded activations to cruise ship experiences, retail environments, and custom architectural elements.

If you enjoy working with your hands, take pride in craftsmanship, and want to build projects that are anything but ordinary, we'd love to hear from you.

You should be proficient in:

Caulking
Industrial & Commercial Painting
cabinet lamination
sanding
surface prep
painting