Mobile Upholstery & Wood Refinishing Specialist

Ashley Furniture - North America
  • Warren, MI
    4 days ago

    Job Description

    Build mastery. We’ll train the skills that go beyond attitude.

    Join Ashley and take your craft on the road—restoring furniture in customers’ homes and retail locations while also learning the ins and outs of warehouse operations, product prep, material handling, equipment operation, inventory, and quality assurance. Expect competitive pay, excellent healthcare benefits, and a workplace that supports you and your family.

    Role highlights

    • Repair across product lines with minimal supervision; support other techs as needed.
    • Execute minor top-surface fixes on case goods and tables; complete advanced replacement-part repairs.
    • Perform solid-color paper/side refinishes and rebuild small corner damages.
    • Set up and use a spray booth safely when required.
    • Operate hand and power tools safely—especially drills, impact drivers, and multi-tools.
    • Assess damage quickly to determine the most efficient path to a like-new outcome; communicate when on-site repair isn’t feasible.
    • Inspect, document, and follow through on recurring damage trends; collaborate with warehouse teams on inspection-line touchups.
    • Maintain an orderly repair area and a clean, well-stocked service vehicle; report tool/parts/hardware needs.
    • Follow planned routes for punctual customer visits; comply with company driving policy and annual MVR review requirements.
    • Complete periodic bench-testing evaluations to validate and advance your skills.

    Qualifications

    • High school diploma.
    • 1+ year of furniture repair experience (upholstery, leather, wood refinishing) or comparable materials work with color matching.
    • Read/write English; multilingual ability is beneficial.
    • Independent worker with solid time management; able to learn in-house software.
    • Valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record per company standards.
    • Proficiencies: Forklift licensed and experienced furniture technician.

    Physical demands & environment

    • Close/distance/color/peripheral/depth vision and focus adjustments for reading reports and screens.
    • Ability to hear, understand, and speak clearly.
    • Extended sitting; frequent standing and walking.
    • Repetitive hand tasks (keyboarding, handwriting, POS/office equipment, handheld device operation).
    • Bending, squatting, stooping, kneeling, crouching; reaching at/above shoulder height.
    • Lift/carry up to 50 lbs. solo; more with assistance.
    • Primarily in private homes and retail stores; occasional warehouse work.
    • Exposure possibilities: oil, latex, spray paint, household chemicals, biological odors, household dust; moderate office noise.

    How we work

    • Demonstrate Ashley’s Core and Growth Values in every task.
    • Comply with safety regulations and proper usage of all department products.
    • Contribute to quality assurance by documenting damage trends and recommending improvements.

    Equal Opportunity

    Ashley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ashley does not discriminateon the basis ofrace, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteranstatusor any other basis covered.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWarren, MI

    Skills

    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Follow Throughunmatched
    • Forklift Licenseunmatched
    • Furnitureunmatched
    • Furniture Repairunmatched
    • Furniture Restorationunmatched
    • Hand Toolsunmatched
    • Health Planunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Insurance Documentationunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Mobile Devicesunmatched
    • Multilingualunmatched
    • Office Equipmentunmatched
    • Painting (Facilities and Maintenance)unmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Retailunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Test Benchunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Transportation Routingunmatched
    • Warehousingunmatched

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