Certified Technician - Experienced Woodwind Musical instrument Repair Technician

Location
ELKHART, IN, USA
Posted
Sep 21, 2026
Last seen
Sep 27, 2026

About the role

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Inspect, grade, adjust, and play test one to two different instruments - Adjusting and setting up different 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 objectives - 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 - 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

PRE-DETERMINED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Musical Instrument Repair experience (1+ years), BIRT School Certification/Diploma preferred - Strong playing experience on one to two instruments required, multiple instruments preferred - Some repair knowledge, experience, and techniques on one to two instruments required, multiple instruments preferred - Experience or understanding of working with small tools, measuring instruments or parts - Proficient in the English language with excellent written and verbal communication skills - 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- 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