Furniture Repair Specialist

Nuage Designs Inc•Chicago, IL

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Furniture Repair Specialist is a highly skilled multi-disciplinary role responsible for the restoration, fabrication, and maintenance of Nuage Designs’ premium event furniture inventory. This position focuses on ensuring that all rental assets—including tables, seating, and custom decor—meet the highest aesthetic and structural standards. By expertly performing carpentry, welding, upholstery, and professional painting/refinishing, this specialist ensures our collection remains in "show-ready" condition for high-end events and luxury rentals.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
2-4 years of experience in carpentry, welding, painting, and upholstery.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, blueprints, and technical specifications.
Strong basic math skills to calculate measurements, angles, and dimensions for carpentry and upholstery tasks.
Exceptional problem-solving skills for diagnosing and repairing equipment or structural/material issues.
Basic computer skills for documenting maintenance tasks, updating work orders, and researching materials or repair techniques.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Proven experience in general maintenance tasks is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform carpentry tasks to construct and repair furniture and rental items.
Perform expert carpentry to repair or modify wooden furniture and construct custom event rental items.
Execute precision welding for the repair and fabrication of metal chair frames, table bases, and structural decor elements.
Complete high-quality upholstery repairs on lounge furniture and dining chairs, ensuring fabric tension and finishing meet luxury standards.
Perform professional-grade painting, staining, and touch-ups on various surfaces (wood, metal, plastic) to maintain a flawless finish on all inventory.
Regularly inspect returning inventory to identify damage and proactively perform repairs to ensure items are ready for the next rental cycle.
Safely operate and maintain a wide array of manual and power tools; manage shop supplies and inventory for repair materials.
Coordinate with the production and warehouse teams to prioritize urgent repairs and meet tight event turnaround deadlines.
Perform basic electrical maintenance and facility touch-ups as needed to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
Adhere to all OSHA and company safety protocols, particularly when handling chemicals, welding equipment, and heavy machinery.