Austin, United States
Furniture Repair Technician
Four Hands · Austin · United States
- Occupation
- Mechanic / Technician
Posted: 11/5/2026 · Last checked: 11/10/2026
Job description
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Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.
Four Hands is looking for a Furniture Repair Technician to repair and restore furniture, perform cosmetic touch-ups, and prepare product for photography and showroom display. The ideal candidate has hands-on repair experience, a strong eye for detail, and familiarity with furniture finishing techniques. Training on Mohawk Finishing Products will be provided.
In This Role
- Inspect furniture for damage and defects and determine appropriate repair methods
- Perform cosmetic repairs and touch-ups on furniture damaged during transit, handling, or warehouse operations
- Repair and prepare incoming samples and new product introductions for photography and showroom presentation
- Assemble furniture samples and make minor adjustments as needed
- Prepare furniture for photography by correcting finish and color inconsistencies, evening out sheen, and blending repairs
- Clean and condition leather and upholstered surfaces
- Partner with the photography team to provide on-set support as needed
- Maintain showroom furniture and restore returned display and photography samples for resale or reuse
- Follow established repair standards and escalate pieces that cannot be restored to quality expectations
- Maintain repair tools, materials, inventory, and workspace
- Handle finishing chemicals, aerosols, and solvents in accordance with established safety procedures
- Provide basic training and guidance to warehouse and quality team members on damage prevention and simple furniture touch-up techniques
- Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
- Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team
- Be open and honest
- Reach for excellence
- Act with responsibility
- Value the whole person
- Enjoy the journey
The Ideal Person
- High school diploma or GED required
- 2+ years of experience in furniture repair, touch-up, refinishing, or restoration
- Demonstrated wood touch-up skills, including filling, color matching, grain work, and spot finishing
- Experience repairing or refinishing at least one additional material, such as metal, stone, or leather, or willingness to learn
- Strong attention to detail and an eye for color, sheen, and finish consistency
- Ability to assess repair quality and determine when additional work or escalation is needed
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office and warehouse management systems (WMS)
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently and move up to 225 lbs with assistance
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, push, and reach for up to 8 hours per day
- Willingness to work overtime as needed
- Steel-toed boots or shoes required during work hours
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of Mohawk Finishing Products workshops or experience using Mohawk finishing products
- Experience with high-end residential or hospitality furniture
- Experience preparing furniture for photography, visual merchandising, or showroom displays
- Additional experience in wood finishing, stone fabrication, powder coat touch-up, or upholstery repair
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
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