Floor Sander / Finisher

Scrape and sand wooden floors to smooth surfaces using floor scraper and floor sanding machine, and apply coats of finish.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Finisher; Floor Finisher; Floor Mechanic; Floor Refinisher; Floor Sander; Floor Sander and Finisher; Hardwood Floor Finisher and Sander; Hardwood Floor Refinisher; Hardwood Floor Sander; Sander

Tasks

• Buff and vacuum floors to ensure their cleanliness prior to the application of finish.
• Scrape and sand floor edges and areas inaccessible to floor sanders, using scrapers, disk-type sanders, and sandpaper.
• Inspect floors for smoothness.
• Attach sandpaper to rollers of sanding machines.
• Guide sanding machines over surfaces of floors until surfaces are smooth.
• Apply filler compound and coats of finish to floors to seal wood.
• Remove excess glue from joints, using knives, scrapers, or wood chisels.

Knowledge

• Customer and Personal Service
• Building and Construction
• English Language
• Production and Processing
• Administration and Management
• Mechanical

Skills

• Active Listening

Abilities

• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Manual Dexterity
• Control Precision
• Multilimb Coordination
• Trunk Strength
• Finger Dexterity
• Stamina
• Near Vision
• Oral Comprehension
• Static Strength
• Extent Flexibility
• Oral Expression
• Selective Attention
• Reaction Time
• Dynamic Strength