Music Instrument Repair Specialist

Music & Arts; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent music retail company in South Carolina is seeking an Instrument Repair Technician. This full-time role involves repairing and cleaning various musical instruments to ensure they are in excellent playing condition. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and the ability to manage time efficiently. Working in a dynamic environment, you will provide estimates and complete repairs, contributing to a high-quality customer experience.

Qualifications

• Experience repairing various types of musical instruments.
• Ability to provide estimates accurately.
• Physical ability to lift weights up to 75 pounds.
• Strings experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and repair musical instruments efficiently.
• Ensure work is completed within cost and time estimates.
• Assist at repair clinics or school events as needed.
• Work on customer-owned and retail instruments.
• Perform work at an hourly rate higher than the shop's.
• Assist at repair clinics or school events.

Skills

Instrument repair

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Lifting 75 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship or diploma from accredited repair school

Job description

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

Essential Functions (not all inclusive)

• Clean and repair at least one type of instrument – brass, woodwind, orchestral or percussion
• Provide estimates for repair of instruments
• Work on a timetable to ensure that work is completed within estimated cost/time
• Work on customer owned and retail instruments from the student level to professional instruments
• Perform work at an hourly rate in excess of the shop's hourly rate, ensuring excellent quality
• Other duties as assigned (e.g., assisting at repair clinics or school events)

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.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Apprenticeship or a diploma from an accredited repair school
• At least 6 years' experience working on musical instruments on a daily basis preferred
• Strings experience

Physical Demand & Work Effort

• Noise environment
• Standing, sitting, walking
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling instruments and cases up to 75 pounds
• Mild cleaning chemical smell

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Manufacturing

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