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FURNITURE REFURBISHING TECHNICIAN

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY

Posted: 02/08/2024 Industry: WAREHOUSE Job Number: 14085 Pay Rate: $20.00 - $23.00 PER HOUR

Job Description

Longstanding full-service luxury design studio offering customers a range of services from custom furniture and residential interior design to home staging and furnished rentals with a full-service studio offering an array of meticulously crafted services is looking to hire a Furniture Refurbishing Technician to fulfill the repair and maintenance needs of its products. Hours are Monday - Friday 10:00am - 6:30pm. Salary depends on experience. This position is eligible for RJ-Staffing bonus pay while temp, and, when position becomes permanent, company offers comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO.

Responsibilities:
-Skillfully assemble and disassemble a variety of furniture pieces, including sofas, tables, chairs, and bedroom sets, following manufacturer guidelines and safety standards
-Inspect and troubleshoot furniture parts to identify any defects or damages, ensuring every piece meets our high-quality standards before distribution
-Thoroughly clean and sanitize furniture items, including upholstery, wood surfaces, and metal components, using appropriate cleaning products and techniques
-Apply stain removers, conditioners, and polishes to restore furniture to its original beauty and preserve its longevity
-Perform meticulous inspections of refurbished furniture to identify imperfections, scratches, or blemishes, making necessary touch-ups and corrections to maintain a flawless appearance
-Ensure all furniture items leaving the refurbishment area meet strict quality control measures, leaving no room for errors
-Assist in organizing and maintaining the warehouse, optimizing storage space, and ensuring a safe and efficient working environment
-Collaborate with the warehouse team to receive and handle incoming furniture shipments, verifying the accuracy of orders and inspecting items for any damages
-Employ expert woodworking skills and techniques to repair and restore damaged furniture components, such as loose joints, broken frames, chipped edges, and watermarks
-Seamlessly blend repaired areas with the original finish, leaving no visible signs of restoration and ensuring a polished appearance
-Upholster and re-upholster furniture pieces, meticulously matching fabrics and patterns to maintain uniformity and aesthetic appeal
-Rebuild and reinforce furniture structures to ensure their stability and durability, enhancing their overall lifespan
-Utilize innovative repair methods and problem-solving skills to overcome unique refurbishment challenges, transforming heavily worn or aged furniture into refreshed, attractive pieces
-Implement sustainable practices in restoration, promoting eco-friendly refurbishment approaches and materials

Job Requirements

Qualifications:
-High school diploma or equivalent
-1 year of furniture refurbishing or similar work experience (woodworking, upholstery, general maintenance, and assembly)
-Knowledge furniture repairs, fabrics and treatments, woodwork and repairs, staining and maintenance of products, and assembly
-Punctual
-Positive, professional attitude
-Ability to abide by company policies and procedures at all times

Meet Your Recruiter

Robert Bikofsky
Full Desk Recruitment Executive

Robert has gained the bulk of his professional experience within the hospitality/hotel management industry since 2008. Industry shifts post-Covid encouraged Robert to transition to the staffing/recruiting industry, joining the RJ-Staffing team in 2022. Along with him, he brought a host of relevant experience to the table, including hourly and salary personnel recruitment, staff supervision, and client experience management. As a Rockland County native, Robert takes pride in helping business and job-seekers in his hometown. When he’s not building relationships with businesses in need of recruiting support, listening carefully to our applicants career goals, or burning the midnight oil to maximize our firm's reach, you can find him rolling putts to sharpen his golf skills, taking names on Xbox live, or spending time with his family and fiancée.

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