Location: Hickory,NC, USA
Leather Deluxer/Furniture Repair Technician
The Company:
Bradington-Young is a division of Hooker Furnishings Corporation. Hooker Furnishings, in its 100th year of business, is a designer, marketer and importer of case goods (wooden and metal furniture), leather furniture and fabric-upholstered furniture for the residential, hospitality and contract markets.
Bradington-Young has been crafting high quality leather seating for over 30 years.
* We have a family-focused culture.
* We are committed to giving back to our community.
* We believe in our product and craft each piece of furniture with pride and care
The Position:
We are looking for an experienced Leather Deluxer/Repair Technician to join our team. This position will be based out of our Hickory, NC location.
Main responsibilities include:
* Perform touch-ups and repairs on leather upholstery as items come off the production line
* Conduct final inspection for quality and completeness
* Component replacement- Replace or repair furniture components such as legs, handles, hinges, etc.
* Maintain accurate records of repairs, including materials used and time spent, for inventory and reporting purposes.
* Properly use and maintain tools and equipment necessary for furniture repairs.
Candidates who will be a good fit will:
* Skilled in leather upholstery and repair, with experience in touch-up techniques and upholstery repair (wood finish touch-up experience is a plus)
* Proven background as a furniture repair technician with strong knowledge of furniture construction and materials
* Proficient in using hand and power tools for repair and finishing work (certifications in upholstery and refinishing are a plus)
* Effective problem-solving skills; able to work independently under tight deadlines
* Physically capable of lifting and moving heavy furniture as needed during repairs
* Strong communication skills and able to collaborate with team members to achieve goals
Why should you apply?
* A company committed to DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) values.
* Competitive compensation and bonus plans.
* Competitive PTO plans
* 8 company paid holidays and 2 additional paid floating holidays
* Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans including a generous employer health saving account (HSA) contribution each plan year.
* Matching 401k employer contributions.
* Successful and stable organization for over 95 years.
* Multinational, global organization with 14 locations in the US and offices in Vietnam and China.
* A caring, family-focused culture.
* Career development focus including training opportunities and leadership development programs.
* Tuition reimbursement program.
* Emphasis on charitable giving and volunteering in our communities.
Shift: Monday-Thursday 7:00 am - 4:30 pm and Friday 7:00 am - 11:00 am
Pay: Depending on experience is between $22/hr -$25/hr