Luthier 1

Schmitt MusicBloomington, MN
20d$18 - $20Onsite

About The Position

The Workshop Team of the Paul A. Schmitt Violin Shop is currently seeking a full-time Luthier at our Bloomington location. This role is responsible for setting up new orchestral string instruments and reconditioning company-owned orchestral strings, while serving as a strong partner to the retail team, road representatives, and local orchestra directors. This position plays a key role in delivering a seamless service experience for customers and schools by combining technical expertise with strong collaboration and communication—living Schmitt Music’s core values: Serve Your Customer, Do What’s Right, and Continuous Improvement.

Requirements

  • Completion of recognized luthier training program preferred (e.g. Minnesota State College Southeast (Red Wing) or similar)
  • Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with retail staff, road reps, and customers with assistance from more experienced repair staff
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage workload during peak school seasons with assistance from more experienced repair staff
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods at a repair bench
  • Manual dexterity required for detailed, precision setup and repair work
  • Ability to lift and move instruments and cases as needed

Responsibilities

  • Support students, educators, and customers by ensuring a consistent supply of new and reconditioned instruments that meet or exceed Schmitt Music quality standards
  • Uphold setup and repair quality standards, safety procedures, and ethical practices
  • Exercise sound judgment when evaluating repair needs, determining extent of required repairs relative to the overall value of the instrument with assistance from more experienced repair staff
  • Maintain accurate repair documentation, tagging, and tracking of instruments within the retail store environment
  • Care for instruments, tools, and shop resources with professionalism and accountability
  • Identify opportunities to improve setup and repair processes, turnaround times, and communication between service and retail teams

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

101-250 employees

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