Furniture Repair Tech Apprentice-Learn a Skilled Trade While Getting Paid

Living Spaces; Visalia, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with Company match

Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Flexible Health Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Holiday pay

Life insurance

Job summary

Living Spaces seeks a Furniture Repair Apprentice in Visalia, CA to learn essential repair skills for wood, fabric, and leather upholstery. You will work with a Service Technician to fix and restore furniture, while gaining hands-on experience in refinishing, re-upholstery, and tooling usage.

The role emphasizes learning to assess damages, select repair methods, and maintain inventory and tools, with a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 1 year in distribution/manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in basic assembly, woodworking, or product manufacturing is a plus.
• Basic color blending/painting knowledge preferred; familiarity with power tools essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Service Technician to repair or restore furniture using proven techniques.
• Learn to refurbish furniture to first quality including refinishing and re-upholstery.
• Handle inventory and stock for repair kits/tools; operate power tools safely.
• Evaluate damages and select suitable repair/restoration methods for wood, leather, fabric.
• Assist with ordering parts and setting up tools, maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Power tools handling

Woodworking

Color matching

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Drills

Sanders

Saw

Job description

## Furniture Repair Tech Apprentice-Learn a Skilled Trade While Getting PaidApply: CA - Visalia Cross Dock DC - 61: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R45935## Position Summary The Furniture Repair Apprentice is an entry level position that will gain experience in performing the basic skills utilized to repair wood, fabric, leather, and cleaning repairs. Develop skills in case goods, fabric upholstery and leather upholstery restoration. Will learn how to repair and restore assembled furniture and upholstery in accordance with Living Spaces standards.## Position Description**Essential Duties and Responsibilities** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.* Work with Service Technician to learn how to repair or restore product using proven techniques, including refinishing, re-upholstery, painting, etc.* Learn how to maintain inventory and stock levels for all repair furniture kits/tools* Learn how to repair upholstered products stitching, panel replacements mechanism/spring repair or replacements, frame repairs buttons, as well as other components* Repair wood products, burn ins, color matching, panel replacement, adjustment of drawers, doors, glides as well as other components* Perform daily tasks refurbishing furniture to 1st quality and the finishing of goods* Learn to evaluate damages and select appropriate methods of repair and/or restoration for wood furniture, leather, fabric, and upholstery* Assist with ordering replacement parts as needed* Assist with set up and operating power tools such as drills, sanders, saw, and other tools required for repair* Communicate any maintenance of tools, parts and hardware needed* Ensure appropriate disposition of damaged product* Learn to conduct operations in compliance with OSHA standards* Maintains a clean free from debris warehouse floor* Meet company standards for productivity* Must be available to work a flexible schedule, weekends and holidays## Qualifications**Education/Experience:** High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Minimum 1 year of experience working in a distribution or manufacturing environment. 1 year of experience in basic assembly, wood working, or product manufacturing. Basic knowledge of color blending or painting is preferred. Working knowledge of power tools and equipment necessary for repair work. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.**Computer Skills:** To perform this job successfully, an individual must have experience in Microsoft Office programs. **Certificates and Licenses:** None Required## **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: $19.50 - $25.35Overtime 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)For more details, please visit our website at: Careers (livingspaces.com)**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.**E-Verify**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.