How to hire a furniture finishing technician

How to hire a furniture finishing technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step furniture finishing technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a furniture finishing technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new furniture finishing technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the furniture finishing technician you need to hire. Certain furniture finishing technician roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A furniture finishing technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, furniture finishing technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents furniture finishing technician salaries for various positions.

   Type of Furniture Finishing Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Furniture Finishing Technician	Woodworkers manufacture a variety of products such as cabinets and furniture, using wood, veneers, and laminates. They often combine and incorporate different materials into wood.	$12-22
   Technician	Technicians are skilled professionals who primarily work with technology in different industries. They are knowledgeable about the technical aspects of the various items they work with... Show more	$11-27

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Cushions
   • Stitching
   • Repair Furniture
   • Delivery Truck
   • Continuous Customer Service
   • Hand Tools
   • Office Furniture
   • Warranty Issues
   • Customer Orders
   • Leather Repair
   • Customers Homes
   • Service Calls

   Responsibilities:

   • Repair upholstered products stitching, panel replacements mechanism/spring repair or replacements, frame repairs buttons, as well as other components.
   • Smooth, shape, and touch up surfaces to prepare them for finishing, using sandpaper, sanders, or grinders.
   • Scout out free or inexpensive furniture - refinish it and market it for resale on Craigslist and via personally design flyers.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your furniture finishing technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A furniture finishing technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, furniture finishing technicians' average salary in mississippi is 30% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level furniture finishing technicians 46% less than senior-level furniture finishing technicians.
   • Certifications. A furniture finishing technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a furniture finishing technician's salary.

   Average furniture finishing technician salary

   $16.60hourly

   $34,538 yearly

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   Entry-level furniture finishing technician salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a furniture finishing technician job description

   A good furniture finishing technician job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a furniture finishing technician job description:

   Furniture finishing technician job description example

   Current Living Spaces Employees: Please apply via your internal Workday Account.
   
   Living Spaces is a growing home furnishing brand and we continue to open new locations. We know in order to stay current with the times and trends, we have to perpetually update our look and selection. What has truly sustained our growth - from 1 to over 20 locations, from 100 employees to over 2,000, from a humble home furnishings store to a widely recognized and respected lifestyle brand - are the talented individuals who have taken us there. We are looking for innovative, driven, and passionate professionals to join our team so we can reach even greater heights together.We believe that a great team member experience leads to an even better guest experience. That is why we place a huge emphasis on building a great culture within our teams. Our ideal candidate will have natural talent: meaning, they possess the capacity and commitment, along with an openness to being coached around skills that will ensure they delight and exceed the expectations of our guests in all areas of Living Spaces business. We also believe in our team members taking ownership of their performance and how that contributes to the overall success of their role.
   
   Position Summary
   This position is primary responsibility is to repair and touch up all damaged product. This includes exterior structure, interior walls, product returns, floor displays and etc. This is accomplished by executing repairs according to SOP and Living Spaces brand expectations.
   
   Position Description
   Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
   Complete and demonstrate the ability to effectively execute all company training modules including Onboarding training, department safety, vendor/product training, and sales training Ensure a daily walk through of the entire store is complete and address any areas of concern Partner with other Team members, including Visual and logistic team to ensure that the entire showroom floor is 100% according to Living Spaces brand guidelines Greets and engages all guests throughout Living SpacesEnsure all return, showroom floor, and exchange merchandise is reviewed and repaired for possible restock or display purposes Evaluate the showroom floor, warehouse + exterior for possible structure repairs such as walls, ledges, doors, etc.Ensure that all supplies needed are in a good stocking position Ensure that all merchandise is properly inventoried and binned Able to support a culture throughout store that drives the following positive company expected outcomes Ability to work weekends and most holidays Able to work in a fast-paced environment
   
   Qualifications
   Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Minimum of two years of experience in furniture repair, woodworking, paint touch up, and cleaning and refinishing High volume experience is preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
   
   Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have experience in Microsoft Office programs, including Word and Excel.
   
   Equal Opportunity Employer
   It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
   
   E-Verify
   Living Spaces participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired team members are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find furniture finishing technicians for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your furniture finishing technician job on Zippia to find and recruit furniture finishing technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting furniture finishing technicians requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new furniture finishing technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect furniture finishing technician candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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