Furniture Repair Tech in Training — Hands-On Craft Career

Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses; Middle Village (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses in New York state offers a Furniture Repair Technician in Training program that teaches upholstery, wood/leather repair, and mechanisms for motion furniture. It is a hands-on role in our service centers, with progress through five levels of craftsmanship.

The program runs 7–12 weeks with potential wage growth as skills are completed. Visa sponsorship is not provided; applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift, lower, push, and pull all sizes of furniture up to and in excess of 100 lbs.
• Aptitude for craftsmanship, artistry and/or carpentry services.
• High level of attention to detail and professionalism at all times.
• Knowledge of mixing paints, powders and stains to match finishes.
• Ability to repair, replace, and rebuild damaged leather and upholstery, or mechanical parts.
• Set up and operate tools such as power drills, sanders, saws and other repair tools.
• Excellent listening skills and ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Learn to fully repair furniture for customers, including upholstery, wood and leather work.
• Operate and handle power tools safely in service centers.
• Develop craftsmanship skills through five levels of technique mastery.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Craftsmanship

Hands-on

Tools

Power drills

Sanders

Saws

Job description

Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses in New York state offers a Furniture Repair Technician in Training program that teaches upholstery, wood/leather repair, and mechanisms for motion furniture. It is a hands-on role in our service centers, with progress through five levels of craftsmanship.

The program runs 7–12 weeks with potential wage growth as skills are completed. Visa sponsorship is not provided; applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.