Furniture Repair Technician

The Dufresne Group


Date: 6 days ago
City: Surrey, BC
Contract type: Full time
Are you a pro at fixing and refinishing furniture? Are you ready to take on a role at our bustling distribution center and in our guests’ homes? If so, we want you to join our team!

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Furniture Repair Technician to join our Surrey Distribution Centre team, located at 19225 25th Ave.

Ashley Canada – The Dufresne Group is committed to investing in our team members; we offer:

  • Market competitive wages starting from $22/hour;
  • An excellent training program;
  • Comprehensive benefits plan and excellent employee discounts;
  • Employer Sponsored Retirement Savings Plan;
  • Career growth and continuous development;
  • Respectful and family-oriented working environment with strong company values.

As the Furniture Service Technician, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Inspect furniture to determine if it needs parts replaced or if it’s repairable to top-notch condition.
  • Work your magic to restore damaged furniture to like-new conditions within a set timeframe, using proven techniques, including refinishing, re-upholstery, painting, etc. This includes wood, fabric, leather, and metal pieces.
  • Support guests with in-home repairs in a friendly and helpful way, listening to their needs and questions and responding quickly.
  • Understand and follow all safe work practices and rules, including WHMIS.
  • Document and complete service reports and paperwork, including inventory control information.
  • Support the Quality Control Coordinator in the completion of Product Issue Tracking (PIT)
  • Keep your service vehicle clean, organized, and stocked with repair materials, and communicate any issues (mechanical or otherwise) on the service vehicles.
  • Attend training on furniture service topics.
  • Inspect and validate the repair parts.

As a Successful Candidate You Will Have The Following

  • High School diploma with two years of hands-on experience in furniture repair, including upholstery, leather repairs, and wood refinishing. Experience with other materials and color matching is a plus!
  • Previous warehouse experience is an asset.
  • Good computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and the ability to learn in-house computer programs, including the in-house inventory management system.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Some exposure to working with solvents is an asset.
  • Good physical condition with ability to lift and carry objects of 50 – 100 pounds.
  • Valid Class 5 Driver's license with clean driver's abstract.
  • Able to conduct physical work in warm and cold conditions.
  • Ability to operates various equipment (dock levellers, hand trucks, cardboard baler and reach truck, etc.)
  • Comfortable with flexible schedule requirements, including evenings and weekends.
  • Available to work overtime as required.
  • Criminal Record Check is required.

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