Furniture Repair Technician in Training

Raymour & Flanigan Furniture • Lawrence, NY

37d • Onsite

About The Position

At Raymour & Flanigan, we get it - you want an opportunity to learn a new trade and build a career. You want a work environment that challenges you, inspires you, and taps into your creative potential while being surrounded by great people and benefits. Are you motivated to learn a new trade that offers great career opportunities? Do you like working with your hands to see results from using your talent and imagination? Do you enjoy working with tools? Our Furniture Repair Technician in Training Program trains associates to fully repair furniture for our customers, whether it be stitching upholstery, repairing wood and leather, or repairing mechanisms in motion furniture. Our Furniture Repair Technicians work and train in the comfort of our service centers. The Repair Technician in Training is 7-12 weeks along with monetary growth based on skill completion. The training program offers five levels of craftsmanship techniques to master color, finishes, upholstery, leather, structure repair etc.

Requirements

• Ability to lift, lower, push, and pull all sizes of furniture up to and in excess of 100 lbs
• Must be comfortable working with hands and display an aptitude for craftsmanship, artistic, and/or carpentry services
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and professionalism at all times
• Knowledge of mixing paints, powders and stains to match existing finishes
• Ability to repair, replace, and rebuild damaged leather, upholstery furniture, or mechanical parts
• Ability to set up and operate tools such as power drills, sanders, saws, and other tools required for repair
• Excellent listening skills and the ability to work both independently and with a team

Responsibilities

• Ability to lift, lower, push, and pull all sizes of furniture up to and in excess of 100 lbs
• Must be comfortable working with hands and display an aptitude for craftsmanship, artistic, and/or carpentry services
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and professionalism at all times
• Knowledge of mixing paints, powders and stains to match existing finishes
• Ability to repair, replace, and rebuild damaged leather, upholstery furniture, or mechanical parts
• Ability to set up and operate tools such as power drills, sanders, saws, and other tools required for repair
• Excellent listening skills and the ability to work both independently and with a team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees