Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home.
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
About Four Hands
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, since 1996, Four Hands crafts furniture, art and décor — pieces that are all about creating space. Timeless, thoughtful designs with endless possibilities. Pieces meant to be experienced and form a whole that feels like home.
Our trade customers range from interior designers to large retailers who rely on our expertise to grow and guide their business to success. We treat our partners as part of the Four Hands family, championing them and rooting for their every win.
And, we are constantly pursuing better — from sourcing the finest materials and finishes to seeking fresh inspiration to elevate our designs — we are never settled, never done.
Four Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Four Hands recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Visit www.FourHands.com for more information.