White House of Music Inc is Hiring an Orchestral String Repair Technician Near Waukesha, WI
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
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