Furniture Repair Tech

Nebraska Furniture Mart, Inc.; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Furniture Mart, Inc. is seeking a Furniture Repairer to repair, touch up and rebuild furniture products, ensuring top-notch appearance for customers.

You will inspect defects, perform repairs including padding, webbing and springs, and use sewing machines and power tools to complete complex tasks. The role involves in-home repairs, color matching finishes, inventory control and operating the repair van when needed, with occasional night, weekend or early morning shifts to meet business

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Technical or Trade school certificate in Furniture repair (Preferred).
• 3-5 years of Furniture repair experience.
• 1-2 years of customer service experience.
• 1-2 years of furniture, flooring, and/or appliance, electronics products experience.
• Valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record required for staff who drive a service van.
• Ability to lift/push/pull required weights, backscreen required.
• Ability to work night, weekend and/or early morning hours based on business needs.
• Pre-employment screening includes, but isn't limited to, criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Inspect: Examine product for defects, determine the complexity of the problem.
• Repair: Remove and install covering, padding, webbing and springs; perform glass cutting as needed.
• Operate: Run power tools and sewing machine to fix ornamental trim, braids and buttons.
• Finish: Match colors of stain and paint to finishes.
• Perform: Complete in-home furniture repairs; manage negotiations while in customers' homes and operate the repair van when needed.
• Accuracy: Track and maintain inventory and document movement of merchandise.
• Safety: Maintain housekeeping; label and store hazardous chemicals according to standards.

Skills

Furniture repair

Customer service

Night/weekend hours

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical/trade certificate in Furniture repair

Tools

Sewing machine

Power tools

Glass cutting

Job description

Pay Range

$20.14 - $24.47 hourly

Job Description

Your Piece of the Puzzle NFM's Furniture Repairer is responsible for repairing, touching up and rebuilding all furniture products. Generally working with complex repairs ensuring that the product is looking top-notch and in sellable condition for our customers.

Job Duties

• Inspect: Examine product for defects, determine the complexity of the problem
• Repair: Ability to remove and install covering, padding, webbing and springs as well performing glass cutting
• Operate: Run various power tools to assist in repairs including a sewing machine to fix ornamental trim, braids and buttons
• Finish: Match colors of stain and paint to a variety of finishes
• Perform: Complete in-home furniture repairs; make decisions on how to handle and negotiate while in customer's homes and often times responsible for operating the repair van
• Accuracy: Track and maintain inventory and document movement of merchandise
• Safety: Maintain housekeeping. Keep all hazardous chemicals properly labeled and stored according to government standards.

Your work will directly impact our ability to help people create a lifestyle they love, for the people they love - because that's what we love.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred
• Technical or Trade school certificate in Furniture repair (Preferred)
• 3-5 years of Furniture repair experience
• 1-2 years of customer service experience
• 1-2 years of furniture, flooring, and/or appliance, electronics products experience
• Valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record required for staff who drive a service van
• Ability to lift/push/pull required weights, backscreen required
• Ability to work night, weekend and/or early morning hours based on business needs
• Pre-employment screening includes, but isn't limited to, criminal background check