ELMI Occupation Report for Furniture Finishers

United States - 2020
Industry	Percent of total
Furniture and related product manufacturing	52%
Self-employed workers	14%
Repair and maintenance	13%
Furniture and home furnishings stores	5%
Administrative and support services	4%
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Knowledge

People in this career often know a lot about:
Production and Processing Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Mechanical Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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Skills

People in this career often have these skills:
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Operations Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
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Interests

People in this career often prefer these work environments:
Realistic Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Artistic Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
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Work Styles

People in this career will do well at jobs that need:
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
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Tasks

On the job, you would:
Brush, spray, or hand-rub finishing ingredients, such as paint, oil, stain, or wax, onto and into wood grain and apply lacquer or other sealers.
Fill and smooth cracks or depressions, remove marks and imperfections, and repair broken parts, using plastic or wood putty, glue, nails, or screws.
Smooth, shape, and touch up surfaces to prepare them for finishing, using sandpaper, pumice stones, steel wool, chisels, sanders, or grinders.
Remove accessories prior to finishing, and mask areas that should not be exposed to finishing processes or substances.
Remove old finishes and damaged or deteriorated parts, using hand tools, stripping tools, sandpaper, steel wool, abrasives, solvents, or dip baths.
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Related Occupations

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
Upholsterers
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Projected Employment


Vermont
2020 employment	134
2030 employment	145
Annual percent change (compounded)	0.8%
Annual projected job openings (due to change and separations)	19
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Education and Experience:

Typical education needed for entry High school diploma or equivalent
Work experience in a related occupation None
Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency Short-term on-the-job training
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Physical Work Activity

Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

Physical activity is Very Important

Level of activity is Moderate

Importance

Low

High

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Job Zone

Some Preparation Needed
Specific Vocational Preparation Range (4.0 to < 6.0) - A typical worker will require over 3 months up to and including 1 year of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Education Level

How much education do most people in this career have?
Education level		Percent of U.S. Workers
Doctoral or professional degree or post-MA certificate		0%
Master's degree or post-BA certificate		0%
Bachelor's degree		0%
Associate's degree		0%
Certificate or some college, no degree		3%
High school diploma or equivalent		61%
Less than high school diploma		36%
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Abilities

People in this career often have talent in:
Near Vision The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Visual Color Discrimination The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Arm-Hand Steadiness The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Manual Dexterity The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Control Precision The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
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Work Activities

In general, what you might do:
Getting Information Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Handling and Moving Objects Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
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Detailed Work Activities

What you might do in a day:
Confer with customers or designers to determine order specifications.
Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.
Repair furniture or upholstery.
Fill cracks, imperfections, or holes in products or workpieces.
Shape surfaces or edges of wood workpieces.
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Other Resources

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