Furniture Repair Technician

Job DescriptionAmerican Furniture Warehouse is proud to offer an excellent and comprehensive benefits package for our employees!BenefitsLow Deductibles on Medical PlansGreat Dental CoverageExcellent Vision ProgramFlex Expenses Account for Both Medical and Dependent Day CareLife/AD&D Insurance Available for Employees and DependentsReasonable Long-Term Disability PremiumsAflac Supplemental Plans Including Short Term Disability, Hospital, Accident, and CancerUltimate Employee Assistance Program401(k) and 401(k) Roth Retirement Savings Plan PerksA Family-Owned Company That Cares About Their EmployeesConvenient Wellness ProgramVacation Pay (Earned After the First 90 Days of Employment)Sick Pay (Earning Begins at Date of Hire)Paid WeeklyHoliday Pay and Two Personal Holidays After 60 DaysMultiple Employee Discount OffersYears of Service Recognition ProgramPay Rate: $20/Hr + $2/Hr After Completing TrainingCommuter Pay: $25 Per Week (Englewood Commuter Reimbursement) (Added to Your Paycheck Each Week)SummaryThe Furniture Repair Technician Role Is Integral to the Customer Experience and Warehouse Operations. Duties Include Evaluating Damaged Merchandise and Daily Repairs of Stock Items, Damaged Products, and Customer-Owned Goods. They Also Will 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, and 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.ResponsibilitiesReconstruct 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 a Repair Log and Notify the Manager If the Item Cannot Be Repaired.Maintain Work Area – Be Sure All Chemicals Are Labeled, Place All Dirty Rags in Proper Containers, and Be Familiar with Hazard Communication and MSDS.Follows All Safety RulesCompetencies/SkillsEffective Communication (Written and Verbal) and Interpersonal Skills Required.Ability to Work in a High-Performance, Fast-Paced Team Environment.Ability to Adapt to and Work Effectively Within a Constantly Changing Environment.Organization and Attention to DetailHigh Energy LevelPersistenceDesired QualificationsCapability to Operate Equipment Needed to Do the JobAbility to Work Cooperatively as a Member of a Team and Communicate with All Team MembersMinimum of 6 Months Experience in Furniture RepairAbility to Perform Physical Activities Such as Climbing, Lifting, Balancing, Walking, Stooping, and Handling of MaterialsPhysical DemandsAbility to Sit or Stand for Prolonged PeriodsAbility to Perform Repetitive Tasks, Manual DexterityVision Abilities Required Include Close, Distance, and Depth PerceptionLifting of 100 PoundsAbility to Walk Long Distances on Hard SurfacesAbility to Work Under Fluorescent LightingClimate Is Affected by Outside Conditions.Considerable Exterior NoiseA Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Background Check Must Be Passed Upon the Job Offer.American Furniture Warehouse Provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to All Employees and Applicants for Employment Without Regard to Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Age, Disability, or Genetics.Since 1975 Our Motto Has Been Under Promise and Over Deliver and This Is Exactly What We Do Daily. At AFW 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