About this role
An instrument repair technician's job is to repair musical instruments in a timely and proficient manner so that the instrument is returned to the customer in good playing order. A tech can specialize in one type of instrument, or work on multiple types.
Essential Functions (not all-inclusive):
- Clean and repair of at least one type instrument -- brass, woodwind, orchestral or percussion
- Provide estimates for repair of instruments
- Work on a timetable to ensure that work is completed within estimated cost/time.
- Work on customer owned and retail instruments from the student level to professional instruments
- Perform work at an hourly rate in excess of the shops hourly rate, and work must be of excellent quality
- Other duties as assigned, such as assisting at repair clinics or school events.
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.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Apprenticeship or a diploma for an accredited repair school
- At least 6 years' experience in working on musical instruments on a daily basis preferred
- Strings Experience
Physical Demand & Work Effort
- Noise environment
- Standing, sitting, walking
- Lifting, pushing and pulling of instruments and cases up to 75 pounds
- Mild cleaning chemical smell
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Other facts
About The Guitar Center Company
We exist so music can persist. Our family of brands has put more instruments into the hands of more people than anyone on the planet. Meet the family or, as we call them, The Guitar Center Company.
Guitar Center. But there's more to us than guitars and basses.
We carry all kinds of musical instruments, plus essentials like amplifiers, recording equipment, lighting, live sound, DJ gear, with services like lessons, rentals and repairs. How do we do it all? With the most talented group of music-loving Associates in the world.
Guitar Center Professional is a network of account managers and engineers with direct access to the world’s best manufacturers. From personal studios to concert venues, we design and install custom audiovisual systems that exceed your expectations.
Audio Visual Design Group (AVDG) meticulously designs, engineers, and installs next-gen audio, video, and lighting systems for homes and businesses around the globe. Their world-class technical staff brings the most incredible personal musical experience to everyone on the planet.
Music & Arts believes deeply in the transformative power of music. Their collaboration with students, parents, and teachers includes providing lessons, rentals, repairs, plus all levels of band and orchestra sales and service.
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What you'll do
- The Music Instrument Repair Specialist is responsible for repairing musical instruments efficiently and ensuring they are returned to customers in good playing order. This includes cleaning, providing repair estimates, and working on various types of instruments.
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