Orchestral String Repair Technician - Flexible Schedule

Kincaid's Is Music; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Simple IRA matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & Development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Kincaid’s Is Music is seeking an Orchestral String Instrument Repair Technician / Luthier to join our team in Ohio. The role involves diagnosing instrument issues, disassembling, repairing, and reassembling string instruments, using a range of repair tools, and occasionally providing on-site emergency services at local events.

The ideal candidate has experience with orchestral string instruments, a musical background, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with a variety of orchestral string instruments.
• Knowledge of and capably use the tools of the trade.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to multitask, and take on multiple projects at once.
• A discerning ear.
• Excellent wood-working skills.
• Able to play-test the instruments (violin, viola, cello, and string bass).

Responsibilities

• Listen to customer's concerns and needs about their instruments.
• Play instruments to help diagnose potential issues or defects & ensure repair completion.
• Disassemble instruments, make repairs or replace parts, and reassemble instruments.
• Use a variety of tools to assist in repairing instruments.
• Occasionally be on-site for local events to provide emergency string repair services.
• As the company grows, you may eventually be asked to help apprentice a new technician.

Skills

Orchestral string instruments

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Woodworking skills

Play-test instruments

multitask

Tools

Repair tools

Job description

Kincaid’s Is Music is seeking an Orchestral String Instrument Repair Technician / Luthier to join our team in Ohio. The role involves diagnosing instrument issues, disassembling, repairing, and reassembling string instruments, using a range of repair tools, and occasionally providing on-site emergency services at local events.

The ideal candidate has experience with orchestral string instruments, a musical background, and strong problem-solving skills.