Furniture Repair Tech

Furniture Repair Technician 1

The Furniture Repair Technician 1 repairs, restores, and inspects merchandise that has been damaged or has manufacturer defects. Will work inside the shop or on the dock ensuring outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Identify repair needed and follow standard operating procedures to repair based upon the need

• Demonstrate proficiency in repairing at least one of the following:

  • Upholstery / Leather products to include stitching, panel replacement, mechanism, frame repair, button replacement, as well as other components

  • Wood / case goods to include burn ins, color matching, panel replacements, adjustment of drawers, doors, glides and other components

• Achieve 80% restock to first quality

• Identify proper quality disposition of furniture after inspection.

• Have clear understanding and experience with product assembly

• Utilize proper lifting techniques

• Able to operate radio frequency equipment

• Conducts operations in compliance with OSHA standards

• Maintains a clean work area, free from debris on warehouse floor

Meet company standards for productivity

Qualifications

Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Minimum 1-2 years experience working with upholstery, an array of fabrics, wood furniture, leather and veneer finishes. Able to use necessary tools and equipment. Strong working knowledge of leather repairs, wood repairs including scratches, dents and split wood. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Certificates and Licenses: None Required

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position will not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Position Hiring Range

The hiring pay range provides a good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage that Living Spaces expects to pay for the position upon hire. Pay will be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to: applicant's education, relevant work experience, knowledge, applicable and relevant skills and abilities, market demand, Company budget, as well as internal equity and alignment with geographic market data. Living Spaces reserves the right to modify this page at any time.

Compensation: $22.70 - $29.50

Overtime pay is available for eligible, non-exempt Team Members. Reimbursement for expenses as required by applicable law and Company policy. Retail, Guest Services and Distribution Center Team Members are eligible to receive team bonus based on meeting specific goals and KPI's.

Additional available benefits upon meeting eligibility requirements include:

• Medical (full-time only)

• Dental (full-time only)

• Vision (full-time only)

• 401(k) with Company match (full and part-time)

• Vacation (full-time only or as otherwise required by applicable law)

• Paid Sick Leave (full and part-time)

• Flex or Health Spending Account (for eligible full-time only)

• Employee Assistance Program (full and part-time)

• Holiday pay (full-time only)

• Life insurance (full-time only)

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

Living Spaces participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired team members are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility.