SHOP TECHNICIAN

Ashley Furniture Industries; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Retirement Benefits

Employee Purchase Discounts of 30% or more

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries is hiring an Outside Service Technician in Lubbock, Texas. This role is responsible for repairing case goods, leather, and upholstery furniture while ensuring a top customer experience. Ideal candidates will have practical experience in furniture repair and a customer-centric approach.

Benefits include generous paid time off, medical coverage, and employee discounts. Join a dedicated team focused on delivering quality service and satisfaction to customers.

Qualifications

• 1-year practical work experience in furniture repair, including upholstery and leather.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs on all types of furniture with minimal guidance.
• Inspect damaged products and determine repairability.
• Maintain a clean and organized service vehicle.

Skills

Furniture repair skills

Customer service mindset

Independent work ability

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Ashley has an immediate opening for an Outside Service Technician. The Outside Service Technician role is primarily responsible for the repair of case goods, leather, and upholstery furniture. You will be completing minor furniture repairs on all types of product damage, including handling or damage that may occur with furniture purchased in customers’ homes. It is critical to have a customer centric mindset as your service is direct to the customer and our goal is to always give our customers a world class experience.

Our Company Offers Great Benefits, Including

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Opportunity for advancement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Retirement Benefits
• Employee Purchase Discounts of 30% or more

Primary Job Functions

• Repairs with little guidance on all product types.
• Completes all repair types of entry level with additional skills requirements.
• Performs minor repair on top of surface of case pieces and tables.
• Performs solid color paper/side refinishes.
• Performs small corner damages that requires rebuild.
• Has general understanding of spray booth set up and use.
• Performs advance replacement part repairs.
• Communicates any maintenance of tools, parts and hardware needed as well as keeping repair area/shop clean.
• Help to inspect damaged products and conveys if it can be repaired to like new conditions.
• Works with warehouse personnel on techniques of minor touch up on products during the inspection process.
• Documents and follows through on recurring product damages.
• Assist other technicians.
• Accurately reports situations that occur when repairs cannot be completed.
• Must be able to assess damages to determine the most efficient way to repair them.
• Identifies damage, loss or surplus of goods and materials stored in the warehouse.
• Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas.
• Maintains proper safety usage of all products that are used within the department.
• Maintain a clean and organized service vehicle, including maintaining required repair materials and supplies.
• Adhere to driving policy for company vehicles, including meeting annual MVR review requirements.
• Follow the planned route to ensure on-time arrival for Customer repairs.
• Safe operation of hand and power hand tools, especially drills, impact drivers, and multi-tools.
• Complete bench testing evaluations for regular validation of skills.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• High School Diploma.
• 1-year practical work experience in furniture repair including upholstery, leather repairs and wood refinishing OR similar experience working with other materials and completing color matching.
• Read, understand, and write in the English language; additional languages beneficial.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Ability to learn in-house computer programs.
• Valid Driver’s License and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record per company guidelines.

Physical Requirements

• Must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus to read reports, view computer screen, etc.
• Must be able to hear and understand speech to interact with others.
• Must be able to speak so that others will be able to understand.
• Will remain in a seated position for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks with both hands to include keyboarding, handwriting, office/POS equipment and handheld equipment operation.
• Will remain on one’s feet in an upright position and move about on foot.
• Will bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch and reach at or above shoulder level.
• Will lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds and more with assistance.
• Will work predominately in a private home or retail establishment; occasional work at warehouse locations.
• Potential exposure to oil, latex, and spray paint, household chemicals, biological odors and household dusts; moderate office noise.

Ashley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ashley does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered.