Furniture Repair Technician

Williams-Sonoma•Taunton, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Furniture Repair Technician position is located in Taunton, MA. This role ensures complete and thorough inspection of upholstery and furniture repairs including burns-ins, wood raining and clear finish. The technician performs repairs to ensure quality assurance for the next day’s home deliveries, including color matching on top surfaces, proper applications of sealers and topcoats, polishing topcoat to vendor specifications, cross-grain scratches burn-in and rub-out, and proper application of finishes using a spray gun. The role also involves minor to more complex repair of damage/defects (e.g., wood repair, touch-up, burn-in, fill sticks), paint and finish color-matching for wood products using lacquers for flat to high gloss finishes, inventory and organization of shop tools and repair materials/supplies, performing work safely and contributing to a professional environment, and assembling/disassembling furniture and staging prior to delivery as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
At least 2 years’ previous experience in furniture assembly
Ability to multitask and be extremely detailed in identifying errors and imperfections

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with painting, wood assembly, wood repair, and/or similar craftsmanship
Self-motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively
Ability to work under pressure and fast learner
Availability to work full time schedule which may include nights, weekends and holidays
Willingness to be part of a team
Furniture repair skills assessment testing may be required as part of the interview process

Responsibilities

Ensure complete thorough inspection of upholstery and furniture repairs including burns-ins, wood raining and clear finish.
Perform repairs to ensure quality assurance for the next day’s home deliveries.
Color match on top surface.
Proper applications of sealers and topcoats.
Polish topcoat to vendor specifications.
Cross grain scratches burn in and rub out.
Proper application of finishes using spray gun.
Minor to more complex repair of damage / defects in order to meet standards (e.g., wood repair, touch up, burn in, fill sticks, etc.).
Paint and finish color-matching for wood products, using lacquers for flat to high gloss finishes.
Inventory and organize all shop tools and repair materials / supplies.
Perform work safely and contribute to a professional environment.
Assemble/deluxe furniture and stage prior to delivery as needed.