Description
Position Summary:
Steinway & Sons is seeking a Furniture Polisher/repair person to join the northeast retail service team. Locations to service include our retail locations/ Certified Pre-owned Dept. at our factory and pianos the field.
The ideal candidate has woodworking skills, staining and finishing skills, and needs to be able to communicate effectively with customers.
Responsibilities:
- Remove all applicable furniture parts including the action and keys
- Repair, burn-in, patch and color match stains and veneer of piano case
- Prepare pianos for showroom floors or delivery within Steinway standards
- Perform repairs and refinishing of damaged and inoperable piano parts
- Includes various hinges, reinstallation of fallboards, keyslips and keyblocks, repair of tight or loose music desks, slides, lyre assemblies, benches and more
- Listen to customer complaints and service their needs in a professional manner
- Examine piano cases and parts for the sale of further service
Requirements
Qualifications for Successful Completion:
- Facilitate various finish and furniture repairs
- Being versatile in all wood finishes, whether satin or high polish
- Ability to service any aspect of piano furniture repair, operation or finish
- Perform piano repairs to Steinway standards and customer satisfaction
- Time management and communication skills
- Woodworking skills
- A valid driver's license and vehicle is required for this position as there will be extensive local travel.