Hooker Furnishings is currently recruiting a Furniture Repair Technician to work in our Martinsville, VA warehouse. Hooker Furnishings Corporation, in its 100th year of business, is a designer, marketer and importer of case goods (wooden and metal furniture), leather furniture, fabric-upholstered furniture, and accessories for the residential, hospitality and contract markets.
The position will report to the US repair manager
The Position
We are looking for an experienced furniture repair technician to join our team. This position will be based out of our Martinsville VA warehouse. Expected travel up to 20 % to other locations. Main responsibilities include:
Identify the root causes of furniture issues and determining the most effective repair methods.
Perform repair on furniture items, including fixing structural issues, replacing furniture upholstery, and refinishing surfaces.
Type of repairs:
‘burn-in’ repairs which are heated resin fills.
Quick wood repairs in rebuilding corners and large gouged areas
Structural frame repairs both case goods and upholstery
Matching sheen to existing units.
Dry brush and glazing
Glass and mirror replacement
Refinishing- sand, stain, and finish furniture to restore to its original appearance.
Upholstery- reupholster chairs, sofas, and other furniture, blind stitching pulled seams and cleaning of fabric
Component replacement- Replace or repair furniture components such as legs, handles, hinges, etc.
Maintain accurate records of repairs, including materials used and time spent, for inventory and reporting purposes.
Properly use and maintain tools and equipment necessary for furniture repairs.
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work alone and to engage with other team members that will help achieve his goals.
Able to travel between showroom and warehouses, depending on assignment and workload.
Candidates who will be a good fit will:
Be on time
Have proven experience as a furniture repair technician.
Proficiency in using hand and power tools for repair and finishing work.
Possess a strong knowledge of furniture construction and materials.
Be a problem solver and have the ability to work independently on tight deadlines.
Upholstery and refinishing certifications a plus.
Physically able to lift and move heavy furniture during the repair process.
Why should you apply?
A company committed to DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) values.
Competitive compensation and bonus plans.
Competitive PTO plans
8 company paid holidays and 2 additional paid floating holidays
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans including a generous employer health saving account (HSA) contribution each plan year.
Matching 401k employer contributions.
Successful and stable organization for over 95 years.
Multinational, global organization with 14 locations in the US and offices in Vietnam.
A caring, family-focused culture.
Career development focus including training opportunities and leadership development programs.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Emphasis on charitable giving and volunteering in our communities.
Shift: This is a full-time day shift position based in the Martinsville VA warehouse with a work schedule of Monday-Friday.
Pay: $23.00-$27.00 per hour depending on experience
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