Furniture Repair Technician Career Opportunity
Dufresne Furniture and Appliances is currently seeking a Furniture Repair Technician for our BRANDON store located at 1885-18TH ST N.
As a Furniture Repair Technician, you will be responsible for repairing and refinishing furniture at the distribution centre and/or in our guests' homes.
Dufresne Furniture and Appliances is committed to investing in our team members; we offer:
- Comprehensive benefits plan, educational assistance program and excellent employee discounts;
- Employer Sponsored Retirement Savings Plan;
- Career growth and continuous development;
- Respectful and family-oriented working environment with strong company values
- World class training programs;
- To work at one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
As a Furniture Repair Technician, you will:
- Inspect of all assembled products in the run lane for delivery and assess if products can be repaired or must be replaced.
- Restore product to like-new conditions using proven techniques, including refinishing, re-upholstery, painting, etc.
- Repair damaged stock, wood, fabric, leather, and metal furniture using approved methods.
- Understand and follow all safe work practices and rules, including WHMIS.
- Answer guests' questions during in-home repairs.
- Document and complete service reports and paperwork, including inventory control information.
- Support Quality Control Coordinator in the completion of Product Issue Tracking (PIT.)
- Communicate any issues (mechanical or otherwise) on the service vehicles.
- Attend training on furniture repair topics.
- Inspect and validate the repair parts.
As a successful candidate you will have the following:
- High School diploma with 2+ years of practical work experience in furniture repair, including upholstery, leather repairs, and wood refinishing.
- Previous warehouse experience.
- Good computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and the ability to learn in-house computer programs.
- Ability to learn in-house inventory management system.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Some exposure to solvents.
- Good physical condition with stamina to lift at least 50 – 100 pounds.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's license with clean driver's abstract.
- Able to conduct physical work in warm and cold conditions.
- Operates various equipment (dock levellers, hand trucks, cardboard baler and reach truck, etc.)
- Flexible schedule requirements, including evenings and weekends.
- Available to work overtime as required.
- Criminal Record Check is required.
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Dufresne Furniture and Appliances welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.