Furniture Refinishing Assistant

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We make every effort to ship orders within 5-7 business days. Please allow up to 10 days for your order to arrive. This may change during peak times. Lostine is not responsible for service transit times. All orders are shipped via UPS. Expedited shipping rates requested for in stock items after 2:00 pm EST will be processed the next business day.

Heavyweight, oversized and freight items will be noted on the product pages. Please contact us at shopkeeper@lostine.com for a shipping quote on these items.

Items will be sent with Signature Required delivery if requested by the customer. Please select the 'Signature Required' button before checking out. It is the customer’s responsibility to track their order and be present at time of delivery.

Lostine requires that all shipments be inspected and approved within 48 hours of receipt of merchandise by the client or the warehouse facility and to alert Lostine of any damages or discrepancies within that time.

International orders are subject to duties and taxes determined by the country to which they are shipped. These fees are the responsibility of the recipient to pay upon delivery. Orders refused at the point of delivery will incur return shipping charges, as well as a restocking fee equivalent to the duties and taxes levied upon the original shipment.

Returns + Exchanges

If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we accept returns on select items within 30 days of receipt. Items must be postmarked by the 30th day to be eligible for a refund. Shipping costs are non-refundable, and return shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer. All items must be in new, unused condition with any tags still attached and packing intact. Returns that are damaged, altered, or showing any signs of wear may not be accepted and sent back to the customer. Items marked as ‘Final Sale’ are not eligible for returns or exchanges. Furniture, ladders, barn brooms and broom holders, fine art, vintage and one of a kind items may not be returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines may not be returned. No refunds, exchanges or credits will be issued for these items. Please email us if you are interested in purchasing a vintage item and have questions about the item. All vintage items are represented as clearly as possible. Custom furniture orders may be subject to a restocking fee or in some cases may not be refundable.

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Overview

Lostine is seeking a talented and dedicated vintage furniture refinisher to join our dynamic production team. This position provides the opportunity to work on a variety of unique vintage furniture and art pieces from around the world, repairing and restoring them for resale. The ideal candidate has a wide range of woodworking and wood finishing skills and is comfortable and confident performing repairs on high-value, one of a kind pieces. Applicants should be highly self-motivated, dependable, strive for quality in work and be able to adapt to evolving priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the production manager to assess and evaluate vintage furniture pieces for repair and refinishing.
Perform furniture repairs, including fixing joints, hardware, and veneers, ensuring structural integrity.
Strip, sand, and refinish wooden surfaces, applying stains, paints, and finishes to match existing finishes and achieve the desired aesthetics.
Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
Assist in other areas of the production shop as needed, including sanding, finishing, and assembly.

Requirements:

Previous experience or interest in furniture repair and refinishing.
Knowledge of furniture construction, wood types, finishes, and restoration techniques.
Experience using a variety of woodworking tools and equipment.
Ability to balance quality, detailed work with timely execution.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
A professional and commercial sense of problem solving.
Coachable in learning new methods and adaptable to a fast-paced work environment.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for long periods of time and work in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to lift 50+ lbs.

Hours

8am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday

Benefits

Health insurance program
Sick, vacation and holiday paid time off
401K matching
Employee discount