Master Technician - Musical Instrument Technician

Selmer Co., Inc.

  • Elkhart, IN
  • 6 days ago

    Highlights

    Minimum Associates degree in Music, Music Education, or equivalent experience (Strong woodwind playing experience preferred). PRE-DETERMINED QUALIFICATIONS: Musical Instrument Repair experience (3+ years), BIRT School Certification/Diploma preferred.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationElkhart, IN

    Description

    Description

    • MUST HAVE MUSIC INSTRUMENT REPAIR EXPERIENCE*

    GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Inspect, grade, adjust, and play test all wind instruments
    • Adjusting and setting up all instruments to meet the "Play out of the Box" customer expectation
    • Reporting on improvements to better the quality of the projects produced
    • Inspect, grade, and adjust all trial and returned products
    • Follow and uphold all processes and procedures to maintain the quality standards for cosmetics and instrument functionality
    • Assisting the South facility in projects as well as reaching operational goals, and objective
    • Assisting the Quality, Manufacturing, Product Development, and Engineering team with technical input

    SPECIFIC DUTIES:

    • Assess condition of instruments as received
    • Perform adjustments to instruments in order to achieve the standard for each product
    • Play test instruments
    • Assist with packaging finished products for shipment or presentation to customer
    • Assist other inspection responsibilities as necessary
    • Assists in developing plans and procedures to improve inspections and setups
    • Assists in raising overall performance of the team by assisting in training and sharing" tips and tricks" of the trade
    • Accepts, rejects, or quarantines products to pre-established standards and protocols
    • Flexibility to work in all areas of the facility as directed
    • Other duties as assigned by the facility quality lead or facility manager

    PRE-DETERMINED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Musical Instrument Repair experience (3+ years), BIRT School Certification/Diploma preferred
    • Minimum Associates degree in Music, Music Education, or equivalent experience (Strong woodwind playing experience preferred)
    • Extensive instrument repair knowledge, experience, and techniques
    • Experience or understanding of working with small tools, measuring instruments or parts
    • Proficient in the English language with excellent written and verbal communication ski
    • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (e.g.: Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
    • Ability to work independently as a self-starter with an expectation for positive results
    • A willingness to learn and thrive as part of a dynamic team of experts

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    • Ability to walk and/or stand for majority of shift
    • Vision correctable to 20/20
    • Ability to safely lift to 40 pounds unassisted
    • Ability to perform repetitive work for a prolonged period
    • Exposure to manufacturing environment including dust, noise, and vibration
    • Frequent kneeling, crouching, bending, stooping, reaching, and pushing carts

    Requirements

    • MUST HAVE MUSIC INSTRUMENT REPAIR EXPERIENCE*

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