What are the responsibilities and job description for the Furniture Repair & Touch-Up Technician position at Geiger?
Why join us?
If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At Geiger, we're searching for dedicated manufacturing talent to support our business growth. We offer a competitive hourly wage, generous benefits that start on your first day, and endless possibilities for career growth. Connect with our hiring team today to learn more.
Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Geiger means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Geiger to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
GENERAL PURPOSE
The Furniture Repair & Touch-Up Technician is responsible for inspecting, repairing, and restoring stained and/or finished furniture components to meet established quality standards. This role focuses on identifying defects, performing skilled touch-up and repair work, and ensuring finished products meet or exceed company expectations.
This position requires strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and ownership of product quality. All work must be completed with a high regard for personal safety and the safety of others.
Essential Functions
Inspect finished furniture components to identify defects or damage and determine appropriate repair methods.
Perform touch-up and repair work on wood, laminate, and metal components, including correcting finish defects, scratches, dents, or other imperfections.
Ensure repaired materials meet or exceed established quality standards.
Use hand tools and finishing materials to complete repair work effectively and efficiently.
Communicate quality issues and recurring defects to production team members and supervisors.
Assist in identifying root causes of product defects and support continuous improvement efforts.
Provide guidance and training to team members on proper repair and touch-up techniques when needed.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
Perform additional duties as needed to support production and business objectives.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
High school diploma or its equivalent.
Skills And Abilities
Ability to acquire, within a six-month timeframe, a competent level of the skill knowledge required around quality and production standards.
Experience using hand tools.
Must have excellent color acuity.
Ability to read, understand, communicate and interpret written and verbal instructions, work documentation, policies and practices, etc.
Ability to work cooperatively within the team as well as with members of other teams to meet goals.
Willing to adapt to a continually changing environment.
Committed to team success through reliable attendance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to bend, twist, and stand for periods of up to 10-12 hours.
Ability to transfer up to 75 lbs. with the help of another person.
Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.
This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.
MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com.
If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At Geiger, we're searching for dedicated manufacturing talent to support our business growth. We offer a competitive hourly wage, generous benefits that start on your first day, and endless possibilities for career growth. Connect with our hiring team today to learn more.
Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Geiger means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Geiger to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
GENERAL PURPOSE
The Furniture Repair & Touch-Up Technician is responsible for inspecting, repairing, and restoring stained and/or finished furniture components to meet established quality standards. This role focuses on identifying defects, performing skilled touch-up and repair work, and ensuring finished products meet or exceed company expectations.
This position requires strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and ownership of product quality. All work must be completed with a high regard for personal safety and the safety of others.
Essential Functions
Inspect finished furniture components to identify defects or damage and determine appropriate repair methods.
Perform touch-up and repair work on wood, laminate, and metal components, including correcting finish defects, scratches, dents, or other imperfections.
Ensure repaired materials meet or exceed established quality standards.
Use hand tools and finishing materials to complete repair work effectively and efficiently.
Communicate quality issues and recurring defects to production team members and supervisors.
Assist in identifying root causes of product defects and support continuous improvement efforts.
Provide guidance and training to team members on proper repair and touch-up techniques when needed.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
Perform additional duties as needed to support production and business objectives.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
High school diploma or its equivalent.
Skills And Abilities
Ability to acquire, within a six-month timeframe, a competent level of the skill knowledge required around quality and production standards.
Experience using hand tools.
Must have excellent color acuity.
Ability to read, understand, communicate and interpret written and verbal instructions, work documentation, policies and practices, etc.
Ability to work cooperatively within the team as well as with members of other teams to meet goals.
Willing to adapt to a continually changing environment.
Committed to team success through reliable attendance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to bend, twist, and stand for periods of up to 10-12 hours.
Ability to transfer up to 75 lbs. with the help of another person.
Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.
This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.
MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com.