Furniture Repair Technician

Williams-Sonoma Inc.; Taunton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the home furnishings industry is seeking a Furniture Repair Technician in Taunton, MA. This role involves conducting inspections and repairs on furniture to ensure quality for home deliveries. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and at least two years of relevant experience. The position offers generous employee benefits, including health insurance and retirement options.

Benefits

Generous employee discounts

401(k) and investment options

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in furniture assembly or related craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections of upholstery and furniture repairs.
• Perform repairs to ensure quality for next-day home deliveries.
• Use spray guns for finish applications.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

About Williams-Sonoma DC:

Since its founding in 1956, Williams-Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams’ single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with well-known brands such as Williams–Sonoma, Pottery Barn, and West Elm.

Our Distribution Centers are vital links between factories and our retail, online, and mail-order customers worldwide. The supply chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, with a rapidly expanding network. If you have experience in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources, or home delivery—and seek a role with opportunities for skill development and advancement—our Supply Chain Organization may be the right fit for you.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview:

We are recognized as a people-first organization, leading our industry through responsible resource management, caring for our staff, and aligning with our core values. Our efforts have earned us numerous accolades, including Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies, Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity, Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies, and USA Today Customer Service Champions. We employ over 4,000 full-time associates across our supply chain.

Our extensive distribution network in the US includes:

• Large package/furniture distribution centers in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey, totaling 9.2M sq ft, plus an additional 1.2M sq ft of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.
• Small package eCommerce distribution centers in Mississippi and Arizona, totaling 3.2M sq ft, with over 1,000 full-time and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi.
• Sutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories in North Carolina and Mississippi, employing over 1,400 staff, generating approximately $900 million to $1 billion in upholstered furniture sales.
• A Transportation Department in Memphis, TN, with over 30 professionals handling ocean, air, trucking, and rail logistics.
• Our sourcing offices in 10 countries across Asia and Europe, including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey, with 700 associates.

Position: Furniture Repair Technician

This role is based in Taunton, MA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough inspections of upholstery and furniture repairs, including burns-ins, wood repairs, and finishing.
• Perform repairs to ensure quality for next-day home deliveries.
• Match colors on surfaces and apply sealers and top coats properly.
• Polish finishes according to vendor specifications.
• Address scratches, burns, and other damages, restoring furniture to standards (e.g., wood repair, touch-up, burn-in, fill sticks).
• Use spray guns for finish applications and perform minor to complex repairs.
• Paint and match colors for wood products using lacquers for various gloss levels.
• Organize and maintain shop tools and repair supplies.
• Work safely and professionally, including assembling/deluxing furniture and staging for delivery as needed.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in furniture assembly or related craftsmanship.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Preferred Qualities:

• Experience with painting, wood repair, and craftsmanship skills.
• Self-motivated, capable of working independently and in teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and learn quickly.
• Availability for full-time work, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Furniture repair skills assessment may be part of the interview process.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift/move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable walking and standing for most of the day.

Benefits:

• Generous employee discounts.
• 401(k) and investment options.
• Paid time off, health, dental, and vision insurance, including domestic partner benefits.
• Additional benefits detailed at MyWSIBenefits.com.

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EOE

Currently, we are not accepting referrals from third-party recruiting agencies for this position.