Furniture Repair Technician

American Furniture Warehouse•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

The Furniture Repair Technician supports the customer experience and warehouse operations by evaluating damaged merchandise and repairing stock items, damaged products, and customer-owned goods. The role uses a variety of hand and electrical tools, as well as paints, dyes, and chemicals. Furniture repair, assembly, upholstery, or related training is beneficial. The successful candidate maintains a calm, professional demeanor in a fast-paced retail and warehouse environment and demonstrates strong attention to detail and quality. The position requires compliance with safety policies and procedures, careful handling and labeling of chemicals, and maintaining a clean, organized work area. Candidates must be able to perform physically demanding tasks and work shifts lasting 8–12 hours. Starting compensation is $19 per hour and up, dependent on experience; the posting also lists Pay Grade B at $16.00–$29.71 per hour. A pre-employment drug screen, background check, and fit-for-duty exam must be passed upon job offer.

Requirements

Preferably at least 6 months of furniture repair experience; experience is not required.
Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to operate equipment needed for the job.
Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and communicate effectively with team members.
Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Organization and attention to detail.
Ability to work in a high-performance, fast-paced team environment.
Ability to adapt to and work effectively in a constantly changing environment.
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods and perform repetitive tasks requiring manual dexterity.
Close, distance, and depth perception.
Ability to maneuver in confined and congested areas.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend for 8 hours a day, with constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.
Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing 50–100 pounds.
Ability to work shifts lasting 8–12 hours.
Ability to work from 0 to 35 feet above ground and walk long distances on hard surfaces.
Ability to work under fluorescent lighting and in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, or arid conditions.
High school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Furniture repair experience.
Furniture assembly, upholstery, or related training.

Responsibilities

Reconstruct furniture, replace parts, and modify or rebuild missing parts when needed.
Inspect items according to instructions and report damaged goods to a supervisor.
Perform repairs to wood, upholstery, and glass, and assemble ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture.
Perform routine maintenance procedures as instructed.
Maintain a repair log and notify the manager if an item cannot be repaired.
Maintain the work area, ensure chemicals are labeled, and place dirty rags in proper containers.
Follow hazard communication requirements and Material Safety Data Sheet guidance.
Follow the company’s safety policies and procedures and promote personal and team safety.