Woodwinds Technician

Guitar Center; Pine Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K plus company match

Paid time off for musicians

Job summary

Guitar Center in Pine Brook is looking for a skilled Instrument Repair Technician to work on rental returned instruments efficiently. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience working on musical instruments and a high school diploma. The position offers benefits such as gig leave for musicians, health insurance, and a competitive pay rate of $16.00 - $20.00 per hour plus commission.

Join us in providing quality repairs while enjoying a flexible and supportive work environment!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of relevant work experience with musical instruments.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Works on rental returned instruments efficiently.
• Ensures instruments are repaired according to quality guidelines.
• Maintains accurate records for production reporting.

Skills

Repairing brass instruments

Repairing woodwind instruments

Repairing percussion instruments

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Apprenticeship or accredited repair school diploma

Tools

Standard repair shop tooling and equipment

Job description

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.

Experience Required

• 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.

Pay Rate: $16.00 - $20.00/hr plus commission depending on location, background and experience.

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