Guitar Setup / Quality Control Technician (Seasonal)
About The Position
Chicago Music Exchange is hiring a seasonal Guitar Setup / Quality Control Technician to support guitar orders over the holiday season. This is a temporary, full-time position through February 2027, with possible extension depending on available workload. The role is based at the company's store near Lincoln and Belmont in Chicago and pays $17.05 per hour. On-the-job training is provided; prior guitar setup and maintenance knowledge is not required. The exact schedule is to be determined. Workdays are 8.5 hours, including a 30-minute lunch, and the schedule includes at least one weekend day. Benefits include available medical coverage beginning on the first of the month after 60 days of employment, a company-paid HMO or HSA employee premium, a $15,000 life insurance policy at no extra cost when enrolled in health insurance, optional dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) with a 2% match after 12 months for employees age 21 or older, accrued paid leave, commuter benefits, and an employee discount on music gear. The workplace has a casual dress code and environment. Applicants must pass a background check.
Requirements
- Able to work with hands and use tools.
- Able to receive coaching and follow instructions.
- Available to work weekends.
- Able to lift up to 60 pounds.
- Proficient with technology; the company uses macOS.
- Must pass a background check.
Nice To Haves
- Guitar setup and maintenance knowledge; this is not required, and on-the-job training will be provided.
Responsibilities
- Pick guitar orders from the showroom floor and back stock.
- Perform basic setups, restringing, and quality control for guitars being shipped out.
- Communicate order updates, issues, and other important information to sales staff and the customer service team.
Benefits
- Medical insurance options (HMO, PPO, and HSA) available on the first of the month following 60 days of employment; HMO and HSA employee premiums are fully paid by the company.
- $15,000 life insurance policy at no extra cost when enrolled in health insurance.
- Dental PPO available as an add-on.
- Vision insurance available as an add-on.
- 401(k) after 12 months of employment with a 2% match for employees age 21 or older.
- Two hours of paid leave accrued for every 35 hours worked; leave can be used for any purpose.
- Commuter benefits using pre-tax dollars for transit.
- Employee discount on music gear.
- Casual dress code and work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
