Furniture Repair Technician (PT or FT)

Posted 3 years ago

Keeping Furniture in Homes and out of Landfills

At Feather, our mission is to transform people’s relationship with material goods to create a healthier and happier planet. We are redefining furniture rental for city living and helping people feel at home no matter where they live or how long they plan on staying. By giving people smarter options, Feather is able to keep more furniture in homes and out of landfills.

About this job
We’re looking for a detail-oriented craftsperson with a passion for high-quality work to join us as a Furniture Repair Technician. In this role, you will be responsible for the refurbishment and repair of Feather assembled furniture and upholstery. You will work closely alongside our delivery and fulfillment center teams to solve challenges head on and ensure the quality of our products. Most importantly, through your restoration efforts, your work will have a direct impact on our customers and their overall Feather experience. If you’re looking for an opportunity to spread your wings, come join our flock!

**We are open to both full time and part time candidates.**

What you’ll do
Demonstrated experience with furniture repair, refinishing, restoration, deluxing, carpentry and/or woodworking; – – — Please submit photos of past work if you have them.
Determine whether completed furniture repairs meet quality standards
Additionally: Train warehouse/delivery teammates on touch-up basics.
Additionally: Contribute to repair process innovations and documentation

What you need to be successful
Experience repairing scratches, dents, knicks, and gouges in primarily wood, metal.
Experience with color matching and blending.
Experience with structural repair of seating, case goods, living upholstery and similar
Nice to have: Experience with upholstery repair

Who you are 
Demonstrated experience with furniture repair, refinishing, and/or restoration; Please submit photos of past work in the “Cover Letter” field if you have them.
Ability to lift & move heavy furniture with help from dollies, hand-trucks, and team members

What you’ll get when you join us 
Competitive compensation
Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
401(k), commuter benefits, and HSA/FSA
Flexible vacation and paid time off
Weekly meal stipend
A 50% discount on your own Feather subscription