Javier Virgen
Union City,CA
Summary
Skilled Furniture Repair Technician with experience in both residential and commercial furniture restoration. Strengths include thorough knowledge of various wood types, finishes, and repair techniques as well as ability to diagnose and resolve a wide range of furniture issues. Have significantly improved furniture lifespan and customer satisfaction in previous roles through quality craftsmanship and timely repairs.
Detail-focused professional in the woodworking and finishing sector, recognized for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in surface preparation, color matching, and application techniques of various finishes. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring projects are delivered with precision and quality.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Furniture Repair Technician
Livingspaces
Fremont, California
04.2018 - 10.2024
- Reshaped bent metal components such as legs and arms of chairs and sofas.
- Installed new hardware such as hinges, handles, locks, knobs.
- Completed attractive, high-quality finishes by applying paint, oil or stain to wood grain.
- Sealed surfaces with lacquers and other compounds to protect finishes.
- Worked closely with other technicians in order to meet deadlines efficiently.
- Repaired structural damage to frames and joints using wood glue and clamps.
- Selected paint, stain, lacquer and varnish, depending on wood type and surface conditions.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper techniques for repairing furniture.
- Cleaned upholstery fabric to remove dirt and stains.
- Removed broken or damaged components from furniture items using hand tools.
- Assembled pre-fabricated furniture items according to instructions.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while performing repairs.
- Refinished furniture surfaces using sandpaper, paint, varnish, and other materials.
- Applied protective coatings on newly repaired wooden surfaces.
- Smoothed, shaped and touched up surfaces, preparing finish and bolstering integrity using sandpaper and grinders, putty, brushes and sprays.
- Organized the shop area in a neat manner at the end of each shift.
- Performed spot repairs on leather furnishings by patching tears or holes.
- Removed imperfections such as burrs or filled in depressions to meet quality standards for each piece.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Forklift Operator
Tesla
San Jose, California
01.2017 - 09.2018
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
Furniture Repair Technician
Jerome's Furniture
San Diego, California
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Reshaped bent metal components such as legs and arms of chairs and sofas.
- Installed new hardware such as hinges, handles, locks, knobs.
- Completed attractive, high-quality finishes by applying paint, oil or stain to wood grain.
- Examined pieces to determine damage, deterioration and optimal restoration method.
- Delivered completed furniture items back to customers in a timely fashion.
- Sealed surfaces with lacquers and other compounds to protect finishes.
- Inspected furniture pieces to determine repair needs and costs.
- Maintained accurate records of repairs, parts used, and labor hours.
- Repaired structural damage to frames and joints using wood glue and clamps.
- Selected paint, stain, lacquer and varnish, depending on wood type and surface conditions.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper techniques for repairing furniture.
- Cleaned upholstery fabric to remove dirt and stains.
- Removed broken or damaged components from furniture items using hand tools.
- Replaced defective or worn-out parts with new ones.
- Assembled pre-fabricated furniture items according to instructions.
- Provided advice to customers regarding the best methods of caring for their furniture pieces.
- Refinished furniture surfaces using sandpaper, paint, varnish, and other materials.
- Applied protective coatings on newly repaired wooden surfaces.
- Smoothed, shaped and touched up surfaces, preparing finish and bolstering integrity using sandpaper and grinders, putty, brushes and sprays.
- Organized the shop area in a neat manner at the end of each shift.
- Removed imperfections such as burrs or filled in depressions to meet quality standards for each piece.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Forklift Operator
Toyota Tusho America
Lafayette , IN
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
Warehouse Worker
Furniture Row
Lafayette , IN
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, mopping, dusting shelves.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
- Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
- Investigated any reported problems regarding shipping errors or damages.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Performed cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
Lead Warehouse Worker
Leath Furniture
Lafayette , IN
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
- Operated forklifts or pallet jacks to transport items.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise to ensure availability of products for customers.
- Assisted with loading and unloading trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks.
- Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
- Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
- Organized efficient daily work plans based on oral instructions and written directions to meet challenging objectives.
- Completed daily document logs to track shipments and inventory.
- Loaded and unloaded trailers with care and efficiency.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding order status and delivery times.
- Trained and supervised warehouse staff, ensuring proper safety procedures were followed.
- Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Packaged items with appropriate materials to prevent damage during shipping.
Education
High School Diploma -
Watsonville High School
Watsonville, CA06-1996
Skills
- Sanding techniques
- Custom furniture building
- Power tools operation
- Furniture disassembly
- Leather restoration
- Wood finishing
- Frame repair
- Padding installation
- Spring repair
- Furniture polishing
- Furniture refinishing
- Workshop organization
- Color matching
- Veneer repair
- Hardware replacement
- Upholstery repair
- Furniture painting
- Furniture inspection
- Stain removal
- Fabric replacement
Timeline
Furniture Repair Technician
Livingspaces
04.2018 - 10.2024
Forklift Operator
Tesla
01.2017 - 09.2018
Furniture Repair Technician
Jerome's Furniture
01.2009 - 01.2017
Forklift Operator
Toyota Tusho America
01.2008 - 01.2009
Warehouse Worker
Furniture Row
01.2008 - 01.2009
Lead Warehouse Worker
Leath Furniture
01.2005 - 01.2008
High School Diploma -
Watsonville High School