String Instrument Repair Technician

Music & Arts; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 35.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401K with company match

Paid sick/holiday/vacation time

Employee discount program

Tuition reimbursement options

Gig leave for musicians

Zusammenfassung

Music & Arts is looking for a skilled technician to repair musical string instruments in Houston, Texas. The role requires timely and proficient repairs, ensuring each instrument is returned in good playing order.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience and a high school diploma or GED. We offer a range of benefits, including gig leave for musician employees and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifikationen

• 2 years of relevant work experience with musical instruments.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Understanding and function of brass, woodwind, percussion, and orchestral instruments.

Aufgaben

• Repair rental returned instruments efficiently.
• Ensure repairs meet quality guidelines.
• Maintain accurate production reporting records.

Kenntnisse

Repair skills for musical instruments

Problem solving

Technical skills for diagnosing repairs

Ability to work independently

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Apprenticeship or diploma from an accredited repair school

Tools

Standard repair shop tooling

Jobbeschreibung

The purpose of this job is to repair musical string 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 repaired according to established quality guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records for production reporting.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Apprenticeship or a diploma for an accredited repair school is required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Must be able to use standard repair shop tooling and equipment.
• 2 years of relevant work experience, working on musical instruments on a daily basis.
• Skilled understanding and function of one or all brass, woodwind, percussion and orchestral instruments, and the ability to repair same in a timely and efficient manner.

Preferred Requirements

• 4 years of relevant work experience, working on musical instruments on a daily basis.
• Advanced understanding and function of one or all brass, woodwind, percussion and orchestral instruments, and the ability to repair same in a timely and efficient manner.

Special Attributes

• Goal oriented.
• The ability to produce quality repairs in an efficient manner.
• The ability to take advice and supervision from the shop manager.
• Problem solving and technical skills as related to diagnosing and repairing each instrument.
• The ability to self‑motivate and work independently.
• Must be able to work with others in a close environment.

Benefits

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.

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].