Furniture Repair Technician jobs in Unionville, CT

Furnicure is one of the largest privately-owned home furniture repair company in New England. We're proud to say that we've been serving the community and providing employment opportunities for more than a century.

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We are always looking for smart and talented people to join our team. Whether you are a seasoned professional or you're just embarking on a new career path, our job opportunities offer growth, advancement and competitive pay and benefits. If you've got the drive, we'd love for you to be part of our family.

Furniture repair Technician:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will be responsible for, but not limited to: manually repairing all types of furniture items the corporation sells. Assist dealers and managers with furniture repair of customer’s merchandise.

• Repair damaged merchandise and repair customer's merchandise..
• Travel to customer's homes and retail stores to accomplish repair needs. (Technician is schedule and visits on a regular basis all stores assigned to him/her. During this visit the technician is responsible to make any and all repairs as needed.
• Order parts and compile daily work sheets. (Technician is required to keep and submit all paperwork and records as required by departmental and corporate policy.)
• Leather/Vinyl Furniture - Technician will be required to make professional level L/V repairs including rips and tears, filling and curing, coloring, topcoat, sewing and any other repairs necessary to restore company and customer furniture to original factory condition, or to maximize value.
• Wood Repairs - Technician will be required to make professional level case good repairs including filing, coloring, gluing, veneer, case frame and any other repairs necessary to restore company and customer furniture to original factory condition, or to maximize value.
• Upholstered Furniture - Technician will be required to make professional level upholstery repairs including fabric, sewing, frame, mechanisms, electric components, springs, cushioning, and any other repairs necessary to restore company and customer furniture to original factory condition to maximize value.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma / GED
• One to two years of upholstery and wood working repair experience.
• Ability to evaluate and assess problems and evaluate repair needs.
• Clean, valid driver’s license.
• Physical lifting of furniture 50-75 pounds.
• Ability to operate equipment and power tools required for the job.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Good public relations skills and ability to satisfy both dealers and customers.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, bend, lift, and use hands and arms.
• Must be able to climb, push pull, lift carry, walk and maneuver furniture and equipment.

Employee Benefits Include:

COMPETITIVE PAY

Equal Opportunity Employer

Please send resume

Job Type: Full-time

License:

• Driver's License (Required)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $25.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Furniture Repair: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: On the road