What are the responsibilities and job description for the FURNITURE REPAIR TECHNICIAN position at Steinhafels?
Overview :
Steinhafels is hiring for a furniture finisher to repair and deluxe wood and upholstered furniture to ensure our customers receive high-quality products.
Steinhafels, founded in 1934, is an employee-owned, family-run company. Our associates have voted us a Top Workplace in Southeastern Wisconsin 9 times! With our positive company culture and strong focus on work-life balance for our associates, we continue to be an employer of choice and are looking to add to our dynamic team.
Based on eligibility, we offer many great benefits including a fantastic employee discount, paid training, paid time off, paid holidays, health & dental insurance, 401(k), participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and more.
Responsibilities :
Preferred skills include :
Damage Analysis
- Replacing Color
- Filling of Damages
- Grain Replacement
- Scratch Removal
- Repair dents, gouges, deep scratches, burn marks, broken corners, and edges
- Use sandpaper and compounds to remove scratches, raise sheen, lower sheen, and bring a dull finish to life.
- Use burn-in sticks, epoxy fillers, sandpaper, and adhesives
- Understand color matching principles, primary and secondary colors, effects of white and black on colors, and color intensity levels
- Understand proper application techniques as they relate to furniture repair including low-odor solvent-based touch-up coatings, aerosols, markers, and proper brushing materials
- Must be able to replace parts and or repair wood and upholstery furniture
- Leather touch-up and upholstery repair
Qualifications : Physical Demands :
Regular lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving of furniture up to 100#s. Regular walking, bending, twisting, climbing, carrying, pushing, pulling, crouching, and kneeling when inspecting and repairing furniture.
Position Requirements :
Requires punctuality and regular attendance and must be able to work one weekend day per week.
