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FISCHER'S FURNITURE RESTORATION INC Furniture Refinisher/ Woodworker in HUDSON, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: We are currently searching for an individual who is experienced or interested in working in a small furniture restoration/ repair business. Employee duties include stripping, sanding, staining, repair, and spray finishing of furniture. experience in these areas and wood working experience is required. Upholstery experience is helpful as well. Must be able to do heavy lifting. Must have excellent customer service skills due to picking and dropping off furniture at customers homes. Pay will be based on experience and willingness to learn and complete tasks. Please include a resume or work history and description This job will have a start date in early October Brush, spray, or hand-rub finishing ingredients, such as paint, oil, stain, or wax, onto and into wood grain and apply lacquer or other sealers. Fill and smooth cracks or depressions, remove marks and imperfections, and repair broken parts, using plastic or wood putty, glue, nails, or screws. Smooth, shape, and touch up surfaces to prepare them for finishing, using sandpaper, pumice stones, steel wool, chisels, sanders, or grinders. Remove accessories prior to finishing, and mask areas that should not be exposed to finishing processes or substances. Remove old finishes and damaged or deteriorated parts, using hand tools, stripping tools, sandpaper, steel wool, abrasives, solvents, or dip baths. Treat warped or stained surfaces to restore original contours and colors. Select appropriate finishing ingredients such as paint, stain, lacquer, shellac, or varnish, depending on factors such as wood hardness and surface type. Mix finish ingredients to obtain desired colors or shades. Remove excess solvent, using cloths soaked in paint thinner. Examine furniture to determine the extent of damage or deterioration, and to decide on the best method for repair or restoration. Distress surfaces with woodworking tools or abrasives before staining to create an antique appearance, or rub surfaces to bring out highlights and shadings. Stencil, gild, emboss, mark, or paint designs or borders to reproduce the original appearance of restored pieces, or to decorate new pieces. Disassemble items to prepare them for finishing, using hand tools. Confer with customers to determine furniture colors or finishes. Recommend woods, colors, finishes, and furniture styles, using knowledge of wood products, fashions, and styles. Wash surfaces to prepare them for finish application. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Woodworking or furniture restoration: 3 years (Prefered) ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: E-Mail a Rsum: chris@fischerrestoration.com

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