Furniture Repair Technician

Steinhafels; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Paid training

Paid time off

Health & dental insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Steinhafels in Wisconsin is seeking a skilled furniture finisher to repair and restore deluxe wood and upholstered pieces, ensuring customers receive high-quality products.

The role involves physical work, color matching, sanding, and finishing, with a focus on repairing and improving furniture surfaces. Weekend availability is required and safety procedures must be followed.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to lift up to 100 lbs and perform repetitive movements.
• Must be punctual with regular attendance and able to work one weekend day per week.

Responsibilities

• Repair dents, gouges, scratches, and edge damage on furniture.
• Replace parts and repair wood and upholstery furniture.
• Color matching and touch-up using appropriate coatings and tools.
• Use sandpaper and compounds to restore sheen and finish.

Skills

Damage analysis

Color matching

Upholstery repair

Wood repair

Tools

Sandpaper

Epoxy fillers

Burn-in sticks

Adhesives

Job description

Overview

Steinhafels is hiring for a furniture finisher to repair and deluxe wood and upholstered furniture to ensure our customers receive high-quality products.

Steinhafels, founded in 1934, is an employee-owned, family-run company. Our associates have voted us a Top Workplace in southeastern Wisconsin 9 times! With our positive company culture and strong focus on work-life balance for our associates, we continue to be an employer of choice and are looking to add to our dynamic team.

Based on eligibility, we offer many great benefits including a fantastic employee discount, paid training, paid time off, paid holidays, health & dental insurance, 401(k), participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and more.

Responsibilities

Preferred skills include:

• Damage Analysis
• Replacing Color
• Filling of Damages
• Grain Replacement
• Scratch Removal
• Repair dents, gouges, deep scratches, burn marks, broken corners, and edges
• Use sandpaper and compounds to remove scratches, raise sheen, lower sheen, and bring a dull finish to life.
• Use burn-in sticks, epoxy fillers, sandpaper, and adhesives
• Understand color matching principles, primary and secondary colors, effects of white and black on colors, and color intensity levels
• Understand proper application techniques as they relate to furniture repair including low-odor solvent-based touch-up coatings, aerosols, markers, and proper brushing materials
• Must be able to replace parts and or repair wood and upholstery furniture
• Leather touch-up and upholstery repair

Qualifications

Physical Demands:

Regular lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving of furniture up to 100#’s. Regular walking, bending, twisting, climbing, carrying, pushing, pulling, crouching, and kneeling when inspecting and repairing furniture.

Position Requirements:

Requires punctuality and regular attendance and must be able to work one weekend day per week.