Orchestral String Repair Technician

Location

Waukesha, WI | United States

Job description

Want a Great Career in Instrument Repair ?

Why White House of Music

If you have a passion for doing quality work that makes orchestral string instruments sing, your career may be waiting for you at White House of Music. For many years we have enjoyed a reputation for providing our customers with the highest level of repairs in our market and well beyond. Our market reaches all of southern Wisconsin, and our repair techs often draw customers from Illinois and beyond.

Working with the Repair Team

Are you a skilled string instrument technician? Join our in-house repair team! Work with industry experts on orchestral string instruments for all levels of musicians. We do repairs for school owned instruments, customer owned instruments and our own extensive rental fleet. Our repair work includes cracks, seams, bridgework, peg adjustments and most importantly bow rehairing. Our Waukesha location houses our String Shoppe, a large showroom, and an active repair shop with a steady flow of dedicated string repair work, along with the resources and support you need for a fun, rewarding career.

Why Relocate to the Milwaukee Area?

Grow your career in Southeastern Wisconsin, an affordable and culture-rich locale! Enjoy world-class performing arts groups, museums, great restaurants, our famous summer festivals, and plentiful music offerings, including Summerfest .

We serve musicians of all levels from our stores across Southeastern Wisconsin. Enjoy attractive benefits, growth opportunities, a positive work environment filled with seasoned professionals, and living in Milwaukee, an affordable locale filled with arts and culture.

What White House Offers

• Positive, fun work environment
• Competitive wages, plus benefits: Insurance, 401k, profit sharing, discount, & more
• Career growth opportunities
• Seasoned, expert team members to work with
• Full-and part-time opportunities available
• Resources and management support to help you succeed
• Steady, meaningful work
• Work with musicians and instruments of all levels

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ORCHESTRAL STRING REPAIR TECHNICIAN

• Diagnoses repair needs on violin family instruments and carries out necessary repairs
• Rehair and repairs of bows
• Cleans, and adjusts orchestral string instruments for the purpose of ensuring optimum playability and appearance.
• Communicates with sales staff and customers when necessary to estimate or complete a repairs
• Maintains tools and/or equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition
• Uses a computer to record and print completed repair estimates and records
• Orders equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of required items to complete the necessary repairs

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: ORCHESTRAL STRING REPAIR TECHNICIAN

• Certification in musical instrument repair obtained through a college/technical school, or apprenticeship and work experience sufficient to obtain similar knowledge
• Aspects related to structural repair
• Aspects related to instrument setup
• Bow rehair and repair experience
• Fingerboard dressing
• Familiarity with various glues and their uses
• Finish repair and touchup
• Skill in using tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of orchestral string instruments
• Follow common shop safety practices
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Must pass a pre-employment proficiency bench test

NOTE: Please upload both Cover Letter and Resume

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