Technician, Music Repair Shop

Woodwind & Brasswind; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Mental health support

Paid sick/holiday/vacation time

Employee discount program

Tuition reimbursement options

Job summary

Music & Arts is seeking an instrument repair technician in Georgia to repair brass, woodwind, percussion, and orchestral instruments. You will handle rental returns, follow quality guidelines, and maintain accurate production records. Strong reading/writing skills and a repair-school background are preferred.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth within the Guitar Center family.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• 2 years of relevant work experience repairing musical instruments daily.
• Skilled understanding of brass, woodwind, percussion and orchestral instruments.

Responsibilities

• Works on rental returned instruments in an efficient & timely manner.
• Ensuring each instrument is repared according to established quality guidelines
• Maintain accurate records for production reporting
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Instrument repair

Brass/woodwind repair

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Repair school apprenticeship/diploma

Tools

Repair shop tools

Job description

The purpose of this job is to repair musical 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. Brass and Woodwind specialty preferred.

Duty or Responsibility:

• Works on rental returned instruments in an efficient & timely manner.
• Ensuring each instrument is repared according to established quality guidelines
• Maintain accurate records for production reporting
• Additional duties as assigned.

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.

To join our band, you'll need the following experience:

• 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

Why Us? Here's just some of the rewards:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K plus company match
• Mental health support
• Paid sick/holiday/vacation time
• Employee discount program
• 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 is 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 to [e-mail].