Furniture Repair Technician

The role

The Furniture Repair Technician will repair and restore furniture, perform cosmetic touch-ups, and prepare products for photography and showroom display. This role involves inspecting damage, assembling samples, and maintaining showroom furniture.

What you will do

• Inspect furniture for damage and defects and determine appropriate repair methods
• Perform cosmetic repairs and touch-ups on furniture damaged during transit, handling, or warehouse operations
• Repair and prepare incoming samples and new product introductions for photography and showroom presentation
• Assemble furniture samples and make minor adjustments as needed
• Prepare furniture for photography by correcting finish and color inconsistencies, evening out sheen, and blending repairs
• Clean and condition leather and upholstered surfaces
• Partner with the photography team to provide on-set support as needed
• Maintain showroom furniture and restore returned display and photography samples for resale or reuse
• Follow established repair standards and escalate pieces that cannot be restored to quality expectations
• Maintain repair tools, materials, inventory, and workspace

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2+ years of experience in furniture repair, touch-up, refinishing, or restoration
• Demonstrated wood touch-up skills, including filling, color matching, grain work, and spot finishing
• Experience repairing or refinishing at least one additional material, such as metal, stone, or leather, or willingness to learn
• Strong attention to detail and an eye for color, sheen, and finish consistency
• Ability to assess repair quality and determine when additional work or escalation is needed
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office and warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently and move up to 225 lbs with assistance
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, push, and reach for up to 8 hours per day
• Steel-toed boots or shoes required during work hours

Nice to have

• Completion of Mohawk Finishing Products workshops or experience using Mohawk finishing products
• Experience with high-end residential or hospitality furniture
• Experience preparing furniture for photography, visual merchandising, or showroom displays
• Additional experience in wood finishing, stone fabrication, powder coat touch-up, or upholstery repair
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

About the company

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, since 1996, Four Hands crafts furniture, art and décor. They are a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor.