Production Guitar Set-Up Technician

The Guitar Center Company; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading music instrument retailer in Kansas City is seeking a Guitar Set-Up Technician to play a crucial role in ensuring imported guitars and basses meet quality standards. Responsibilities include performing inspections, measurements, and adjustments for stringed instruments, collaborating with senior technicians on repairs, and maintaining a positive work environment. Ideal candidates should have a working knowledge of guitar set-up practices and intermediate guitar playing ability. This role requires teamwork and communication skills, geared towards high-volume production workflows.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of industry standard practices for Guitar Set-Up and Repair.
• Ability to tune and test stringed instruments.
• Experience with basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, measurements, adjustments for standard Guitar Set-Ups.
• Document daily work and QA findings.
• Collaborate with Senior Technicians for batch repairs.
• Assist in material handling and inventory control.
• Maintain a positive attitude while working with others.

Skills

Guitar Set-Up knowledge

Intermediate guitar playing ability

Basic hand tool use

Collaborative work approach

Effective communication skills

Job description

A leading music instrument retailer in Kansas City is seeking a Guitar Set-Up Technician to play a crucial role in ensuring imported guitars and basses meet quality standards. Responsibilities include performing inspections, measurements, and adjustments for stringed instruments, collaborating with senior technicians on repairs, and maintaining a positive work environment. Ideal candidates should have a working knowledge of guitar set-up practices and intermediate guitar playing ability. This role requires teamwork and communication skills, geared towards high-volume production workflows.