Advanced Technician, Music Repair Shop

Woodwind & Brasswind; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gig leave for musicians

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with company match

Job summary

Guitar Center in Itasca, IL seeks a Repair Technician to service musical instruments and return them to playing order. You will repair rental instruments, document production results, and uphold quality guidelines.

We require at least 3 years of repair experience; certification is preferred. You will work with brass, woodwind, percussion, and orchestral instruments, helping the shop meet production targets with independent work and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3 years (minimum) prior Repair Technician experience (required)
• Certificate from an accredited Musical Instrument Repair School (preferred)
• Fully competent and able to perform independently as a Repair Technician
• Skilled understanding and function of one or all brass, woodwind, percussion, and orchestral instruments
• Proven ability to meet production goals while maintaining quality control standards
• Proven ability to show a high level of self-initiative; seeks ways to improve techniques and efficiency
• Collaborates with other Repair Technicians to reach production goals as a team

Responsibilities

• Works on rental returned instruments in an efficient & timely manner.
• Ensuring each instrument is repaired according to established quality guidelines
• Maintain accurate records for production reporting
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Repair experience

Instruments knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Repair Technician Certification (preferred)

Tools

Brass/Woodwind/Orchestral skills

Job description

The purpose of this job is to repair musical instruments in a timely and proficient manner so that the instrument is returned in good playing order. A technician can specialize in one type of instrument, or work on multiple types.

Duty or Responsibility:

• Works on rental returned instruments in an efficient & timely manner.
• Ensuring each instrument is repared according to established quality guidelines
• Maintain accurate records for production reporting
• Additional duties as assigned.

About Music & Arts

The first Music & Arts was located in a small house in Bethesda, MD and run by founder Benjamin O'Brien. When Music & Arts opened its doors in 1952, we offered printed music, music lessons, dance lessons, and art supplies. Ben decided shortly after opening his business that he wanted to focus on music to better serve his customers -- a decision that remains intact to this day.

Since the 1990's, Music & Arts has expanded nationwide through organic growth and a series of acquisitions and mergers with other music dealers. In 2005, Music & Arts joined forces with American Music to become the largest band and orchestra instrument retailer in the United States. Based in Frederick, MD, Music & Arts is now part of the Guitar Center enterprise and comprises 200+ retail stores, 120+ educational representatives, and 300+ affiliate locations.

To join our band, you'll need the following experience:

• 3 years (minimum) prior Repair Technician experience (required)
• Certificate from an accredited Musical Instrument Repair School (preferred)
• Fully competent and able to perform independently as a Repair Technician
• Skilled understanding and function of one or all brass, woodwind, percussion, and orchestral instruments
• Proven ability to meet production goals while simultaneously maintaining quality control standards
• Proven ability to show a high level of self-initiative; constantly seeks ways to improve techniques and efficiency
• Comfortable and confident with skillsets and effectively collaborates with other Repair Technicians to ensure the shop reaches production goals as a team

Why Us? Here's just some of the rewards:

For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave--take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.

Pay Rate:

$21 - $25/hr plus commission depending on location, background and experience.

The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations

Music & Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job- related requirements.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1-818-735-8800 ext. 2862 or by sending an email [e-mail].