Furniture Repair Technician

Gardner-White Furniture Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gardner-White Furniture Inc. is seeking a Finisher II to repair damaged merchandise in the shop, focusing on wood, upholstery, and color matching. This role is a developmental step toward a Finisher III, with ongoing training in wood repair, leather repair, and reupholstering.

The Finisher II helps ensure the repair shop remains staffed with skilled Finishers to meet operational demands, reporting to the Shop Manager in a warehouse environment with exposure to tools and materials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completion of Finisher I role.
• Minimum of 6 months furniture repair experience.
• Must represent Gardner-White Furniture as a professional ambassador.

Responsibilities

• Perform wood and upholstery repairs with minimal supervision
• Identify manufacturing defects versus delivery or warehouse damage with minimal assistance
• Accurately identify and mix colors with minimal help
• Demonstrate product knowledge with minimal guidance
• Complete all touch-ups independently
• Fill out damage sheets accurately using proper codes without assistance
• Perform Well/Bay work independently (excluding leather repairs)
• Conduct microfiber repairs with minimal supervision as part of upholstery training
• Other duties/projects as assigned

Skills

Furniture repair

Finish carpentry

Color matching

Quality mindset

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Description

Summary

The Finisher II is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and repairing damaged merchandise in the repair shop. This role serves as a developmental step toward becoming a Finisher III, with continued training in wood repair, leather repair, and reupholstering. The position plays a key role in maintaining the strength and flexibility of the repair shop team by ensuring skilled Finishers are available to meet operational demands.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform wood and upholstery repairs with minimal supervision
• Identify manufacturing defects versus delivery or warehouse damage with minimal assistance
• Accurately identify and mix colors with minimal help
• Demonstrate product knowledge with minimal guidance
• Complete all touch-ups independently
• Fill out damage sheets accurately using proper codes without assistance
• Perform Well/Bay work independently (excluding leather repairs)
• Conduct microfiber repairs with minimal supervision as part of upholstery training
• Other duties/projects as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. It reports directly to the Shop Manager.

Work Environment

• Operates in a warehouse setting
• Regular exposure to hazardous materials and power tools

Requirements

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

Qualifications needed to perform this position

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Completion of Finisher I role
• Minimum of 6 months furniture repair experience
• Must represent Gardner-White Furniture as a professional ambassador

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position based on the needs of the business.