About This Role

Are you passionate about precision work and transforming spaces? Carolina Renew is looking for a skilled Cabinet Refinishing Specialist to join our Cabinet Services division. This role focuses exclusively on kitchen and bathroom cabinet refinishing, one of the highest-demand services we offer.

As a Cabinet Refinishing Specialist, you'll work in customers' homes to prep, paint, and refinish cabinets to factory-new condition. Our process involves meticulous surface preparation, professional spray application, and flawless finishing techniques. You'll be responsible for delivering results that exceed customer expectations every time.

We use premium Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore cabinet coatings, HVLP spray systems, and proven techniques that set us apart from competitors. If you take pride in detailed work and love seeing dramatic before-and-after transformations, this role is for you.

Our Cabinet Services team members are among the highest-paid specialists in the company, reflecting the skill and precision this work requires. We provide all training, equipment, and materials—you bring the dedication and attention to detail.

A Day in the Life

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You arrive at a customer's home at 8 AM with your equipment already loaded. After a quick introduction and final color confirmation, you set up your containment area and begin removing doors. The morning is all about prep—cleaning, sanding, and priming with precision. After a lunch break, you begin spray application, working systematically through all cabinet surfaces. By end of day, the first coat is curing and you've documented progress. Day two brings final coats; day three is hardware reinstallation and touch-ups. When the homeowner sees their 'new' kitchen, the reaction makes it all worthwhile.

What You'll Do

✓ Refinish kitchen and bathroom cabinets to factory-quality standards
✓ Perform thorough surface preparation including cleaning, deglossing, sanding, and priming
✓ Apply cabinet coatings using HVLP spray equipment for smooth, professional finishes
✓ Remove and reinstall cabinet doors, drawers, and hardware
✓ Protect surrounding surfaces, appliances, and flooring during work
✓ Match colors and finishes to customer specifications
✓ Repair minor cabinet damage including scratches, dents, and chips
✓ Set up contained spray areas within customer homes
✓ Maintain spray equipment and ensure proper cleaning after each job
✓ Document project progress with before/during/after photos
✓ Communicate with customers about project status and care instructions
✓ Meet quality checkpoints at each stage of the refinishing process
✓ Manage project timelines to complete 2-3 day kitchen transformations
✓ Participate in training on new products and techniques
✓ Maintain inventory of cabinet refinishing supplies

What We're Looking For

Required

● Minimum 3 years experience in cabinet refinishing, furniture refinishing, or automotive painting
● Proficiency with HVLP spray equipment
● Strong understanding of surface preparation techniques
● Knowledge of various paint and coating types
● Exceptional attention to detail
● Valid driver's license with clean record
● Ability to work independently in customer homes
● Professional appearance and communication skills
● Physical ability to handle cabinet doors and work with arms raised
● Reliable transportation
● Smartphone for documentation and communication

Preferred (Nice to Have)

◇ Experience with 2-part catalyzed finishes
◇ Furniture restoration or woodworking background
◇ Color matching expertise
◇ Experience with UV-cured coatings
◇ HVAC or containment setup experience

Physical Requirements

This role involves physical work. Candidates should be able to:

💪 Work with arms raised overhead for extended periods
💪 Lift cabinet doors weighing up to 40 pounds
💪 Bend, kneel, and crouch in kitchen spaces
💪 Stand for 6+ hours daily
💪 Work in enclosed spray containment areas
💪 Wear respirator and protective equipment as required

Why Join Carolina Renew?

Cabinet refinishing is a specialized skill, and at Carolina Renew, specialists are treated as the craftspeople they are. You'll use the best materials in the industry, work with a supportive team, and see your work transform homes daily. Our Cabinet Services division is growing rapidly, and top performers have clear paths to senior roles and team leadership.

Team Culture

Cabinet specialists work independently but are part of a close team. We share tips, troubleshoot challenges together, and celebrate each other's transformations. Monthly team meetings include skill-building sessions where everyone learns something new.

Growth Opportunities

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High-performing Cabinet Refinishing Specialists can advance to Senior Specialist, Cabinet Services Team Lead, or move into estimating and sales for cabinet projects.

Our Hiring Process

1 Submit application with relevant work samples if available
2 Phone interview with Cabinet Services Manager
3 In-person skills demonstration
4 Shadow day with current specialist
5 Background check
6 Offer and training period