What are the responsibilities and job description for the TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE - FURNITURE REPAIR TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE position at Ashley?
Ashley, the #1 Mattress and Furniture retailer in North America, has immediate openings for Furniture Repair Technician Apprentices! The ideal candidate is responsible for repairing and refinishing furniture at the distribution center and at customer homes.
**NOW OFFERING ON DEMAND PAY**
OUR COMPANY OFFERS GREAT BENEFITS, INCLUDING:
- Competitive Pay
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Opportunity for advancement
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Retirement Benefits
- 401k Plan
- Employee Purchase Discounts of 30% or more
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with the senior technician to inspect all assembled product in run lane for delivery.
- Work with the senior technician to restore product to like new condition using proven techniques, including refinishing, re-upholstery, painting, etc.
- Work with the senior technician to repair damaged stock and customer product as scheduled by supervisor.
- Understand and follow all safe work practices and rules.
- Work with the senior technician to document and complete service reports and paperwork, including inventory control information.
- Support Product Quality Supervisor in completion of PIT.
- Attend training on furniture repair topics.
- Work with the senior technician to inspect and validate repair parts.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- High School Diploma.
- 1-year practical work experience in furniture repair including upholstery, leather repairs and wood refinishing
- Able to communicate effectively.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of MS Office products and ability to learn in-house computer programs.
- Valid Driver’s License.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to
adjust focus to read reports, view computer screen, etc. - Must be able to hear and understand speech to interact with others.
- Must be able to speak so that others will be able to understand.
- Will remain in a seated position for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to perform repetitive tasks with both hands to include keyboarding,
handwriting, office/POS equipment and handheld equipment operation. - Will remain on one’s feet in an upright position and move about on foot.
- Will bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch and reach at or above
shoulder level. - Will lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds and more with assistance.
- Will work predominately in a warehouse environment, occasional work at
new retail locations under construction. Potential exposure to oil, latex, and spray paint, household chemicals,
biological odors and household dusts; moderate office noise. - Understand and maintain all safe work practices and rules.
- Other duties as assigned, essential or otherwise.
Ashley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ashley does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.