Furniture Repair Technician

Furniture Repair Technician

The Furniture Repair Technician is integral to the customer experience and the operations of the warehouse. Duties include evaluating damaged merchandise and complete daily repairs of stock items, damaged product, and customer owned goods.

The Repair Tech will also need to be adept at using a variety of hand and electrical tools as well as various paints, dyes, and chemicals. Experience in furniture repair, furniture assembly, upholstery, or other related training will be beneficial in this role. The right candidate will be committed to and exemplify the values of the organization, maintain a calm and professional demeanor in a fast-paced retail/warehouse environment. Extreme attention to detail and quality of work is crucial in this role.

Compensation: Starting at $20/hour and up - Dependent on experience. At AFW we offer great perks: weekly pay, benefits package (medical, dental, vision) 401k matching, and more!

Job Responsibilities & Duties

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Reconstruct furniture, replace parts, and in some cases modify or rebuild missing parts.
• Inspects items according to instructions and reports damaged goods to supervisor.
• Comprehend all methods of repair for wood, upholstery, glass and assembly of RTA.
• Performs routine maintenance procedures as instructed.
• Maintain repair log and notify manager if item cannot be repaired.
• Maintain work area – be sure all chemicals are labeled, place all dirty rags in proper containers, be familiar with hazard communication.
• Commitments to AFW's safety policies and procedures. Promotes awareness and owns personal safety and the safety of others.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

• Preferably has furniture repair experience.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Capability to operate equipment needed to do the job.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team and effectively communicate with all team members.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling of materials.
• Organized and has attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a high performance, fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to adapt to and work effectively within a constantly changing environment.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, manual dexterity
• Vision abilities required include close, distance and depth perception
• Requires the ability to maneuver in confined and at times congested areas.
• Requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 8 hours a day.
• Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.
• Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing 50-100lbs
• Able to work shifts that are 8-12 hours long.
• Ability to work 0 to 35 feet above the ground.
• Ability to walk long distance on hard surfaces
• Ability to work under fluorescent lighting
• Able to work in various weather conditions. The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
• Ability to work in an environment with considerable exterior noise

American Furniture Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at American Furniture Warehouse – an Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.

A pre-employment drug screen, background and fit for duty exam check must be passed upon job offer.

Since 1975, our motto has been Under Promise and Over Deliver and this is exactly what we do on a daily basis! At AFW, we strongly believe in recognizing those who exemplify excellence, and reward them for contributing to our collective success. We strive to provide a great work environment for our employees and give them the knowledge and tools needed to provide our customers with an even greater buying experience. At American Furniture Warehouse We Do It Right the First Time!

Job Info: Job Identification 11143, Job Category Production, Upholstery, Woodworking, Locations 8820 American Way, Englewood, CO, 80112, US (On-site)