Furniture Repair Apprentice

Position Summary ​

The Furniture Repair Apprentice is an entry level position that will gain experience in performing the basic skills utilized to repair wood, fabric, leather, and cleaning repairs. Develop skills in case goods, fabric upholstery and leather upholstery restoration. Will learn how to repair and restore assembled furniture and upholstery in accordance with Living Spaces standards.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. 

• Work with Service Technician to learn how to repair or restore product using proven techniques, including refinishing, re-upholstery, painting, etc.

• Learn how to maintain inventory and stock levels for all repair furniture kits/tools

• Learn how to repair upholstered products stitching, panel replacements mechanism/spring repair or replacements, frame repairs buttons, as well as other components

• Repair wood products, burn ins, color matching, panel replacement, adjustment of drawers, doors, glides as well as other components

• Perform daily tasks refurbishing furniture to 1st quality and the finishing of goods

• Learn to evaluate damages and select appropriate methods of repair and/or restoration for wood furniture, leather, fabric, and upholstery

• Assist with ordering replacement parts as needed

• Assist with set up and operating power tools such as drills, sanders, saw, and other tools required for repair

• Communicate any maintenance of tools, parts and hardware needed

• Ensure appropriate disposition of damaged product

• Learn to conduct operations in compliance with OSHA standards

• Maintains  a clean free from debris warehouse floor

• Meet company standards for productivity

• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, weekends and holidays

Qualifications

Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Minimum 1 year of experience working in a distribution or manufacturing environment.  1 year of experience in basic assembly, wood working, or product manufacturing.  Basic knowledge of color blending or painting is preferred.  Working knowledge of power tools and equipment necessary for repair work. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have experience in Microsoft Office programs.      

Certificates and Licenses: None Required

Position Hiring Range

The hiring pay range provides a good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage that Living Spaces expects to pay for the position upon hire.  Pay will be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to: applicant's education, relevant work experience, knowledge, applicable and relevant skills and abilities, market demand, Company budget, as well as internal equity and alignment with geographic market data.  Living Spaces reserves the right to modify this page at any time. 

Compensation: $19.00 - $24.70

Overtime pay is available for eligible, non-exempt Team Members.  Reimbursement for expenses as required by applicable law and Company policy. Retail, Guest Services and Distribution Center Team Members are eligible to receive team bonus based on meeting specific goals and KPI's.

Additional available benefits upon meeting eligibility requirements include:

• Medical (full-time only)

• Dental (full-time only)

• Vision (full-time only)

• 401(k) with Company match (full and part-time)

• Vacation (full-time only or as otherwise required by applicable law)

• Paid Sick Leave (full and part-time)

• Flex or Health Spending Account (for eligible full-time only)

• Employee Assistance Program (full and part-time)

• Holiday pay (full-time only)

• Life insurance (full-time only)

For more details, please visit our website at: Careers (livingspaces.com)

Equal Opportunity Employer 

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

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Living Spaces participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired team members are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility.

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