Brass Musical Instrument Repair Technician

Conn Selmer, Inc•Elkhart, IN

About The Position

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

Requirements

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
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

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
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