Shop Technician

Location: Fort Langley

Kitchen Makeovers

Shop Technician

Location:

Aldergrove, BC

Make a real impact, one cabinet door at a time

If you take pride in crisp finishes, clean processes, and turning "worn-out" into "wow," you'll feel right at home here. Kitchen Makeovers is growing fast, and our shop team is at the heart of every transformation.

Kitchen Makeovers helps homeowners refresh their kitchens without a full tear-out, delivering standout results while saving customers time, money, and unnecessary waste. Our mission is to transform kitchens affordably and sustainably by upcycling cabinets and keeping quality materials out of landfills. Our values are relentless improvement, wow the customer, open & honest communication, and being humble, hungry, and smart.

As a Shop Technician, you'll keep production moving by prepping and finishing doors/drawer fronts, supporting light carpentry/assembly, staying organized, and maintaining a clean, safe, high-performing shop.

You'll work with water-based coatings and modern finishing equipment while hitting daily/weekly targets, without sacrificing quality.

Responsibilities
Prep & Finishing

Sand, clean, mask, and label parts for finishing

Mix/strain/apply water-based coatings (primer/topcoat) to spec

Run automated/assisted finishing equipment (basic setup, operation, and cleanup)

Handle touch-ups, minor repairs, and occasional color-matching

Small Carpentry & Assembly

Light cabinet box modifications, fillers, toe kicks, pull-out assemblies

Hardware prep (hinges/slides), drilling, and minor adjustments

Production Flow & Organization

Stage jobs with accurate counts/labels

Keep racks, drying areas, and the tool room organized (5S mindset)

Load/unload and inspect parts; flag defects early

Quality & Safety

Follow SOPs/checklists; inspect work at every stage

Maintain equipment (filters, guns, lines) and shop cleanliness

Work safely with PPE/ventilation and proper handling practices

Systems

Update job status/notes (e.g., Jobber/Google Sheets)

Support inventory counts; flag low stock on coatings/consumables

Qualifications

1 to 3 or more years in a wood shop, paint/finishing shop, millwork, or manufacturing environment (cabinet experience is a plus)

Hands-on experience with sanding, masking, spraying, and/or automated finishing

Detail-oriented, organized, and calm under deadline pressure

Able to lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work with PPE

Water-based coating experience (or willingness to learn if you're coming from solvent-based)

Basic color-matching and spray gun/line maintenance experience

Forklift certification, First Aid, and/or WHMIS is preferred

CNC familiarity or interest (asset as we expand)

Schedule & Compensation

Employment type:

Full‑time employee (permanent)

Expected pay range: $22 to $30 per hour (CAD) (depending on experience)

Monday-Friday, daytime (some flexibility during peak weeks)

Benefits: extended health/dental (cost‑shared), paid time off, training, and a growth path (Lead Tech/Finishing Specialist/CNC)

Retirement savings program: matching contributions after probation (details shared during offer stage)

Why You'll Love It Here

Mission‑driven work that reduces renovation waste through upcycling

Modern equipment and a safer water‑based finishing approach

Clear SOPs, steady workflow, and real advancement opportunities

Kitchen Makeovers is an equal opportunity employer. If you need accommodations during the hiring process, let us know, and we'll support you.

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