Band Instrument Repair Technician — Grow Your Craft

Paycom - ATS; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Schmitt Music in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Band Repair Technician to service and repair band instruments, progressing through Tier 1–3 with mentorship and growth opportunities. The role involves reconditioning company-owned brass and woodwinds, evaluating instruments, and collaborating with educators and retail staff.

You will work in a professional shop environment focused on craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, supporting peak seasons and maintaining repair documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a formal band instrument repair program preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship.
• Desire to learn, grow, and build a long-term career.

Responsibilities

• Recondition company-owned instruments efficiently and consistently.
• Perform select customer owned repairs up to advanced customer-owned brass and woodwind repairs.
• Evaluate instrument condition and recommend appropriate repairs.
• Collaborate with retail staff, road representatives, and educators.
• Support peak seasonal repair demands.
• Maintain accurate repair documentation.
• Care for instruments, tools, and shop resources with professionalism and accountability.
• Identify opportunities to improve repair processes, turnaround times, and communication between service and retail teams.
• Diagnose complex mechanical, acoustical, and playability issues.
• Set and uphold repair quality and turnaround standards.
• Mentor Tier 1 and Tier 2 technicians.
• Collaborate with service managers on workflow improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Craftsmanship

Desire to learn

Repair judgment

Education

Formal band instrument repair program graduate

Tools

Brass repair tools

Woodwind repair tools

Job description

Schmitt Music in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Band Repair Technician to service and repair band instruments, progressing through Tier 1–3 with mentorship and growth opportunities. The role involves reconditioning company-owned brass and woodwinds, evaluating instruments, and collaborating with educators and retail staff.

You will work in a professional shop environment focused on craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, supporting peak seasons and maintaining repair documentation.