Repair Technician - West Music

About us:

West Music is a company that is dedicated to providing retail music and services for musicians and music educators. We strive to be the leading destination for musical instruments, printed music, and audio products. Our mission is to inspire everyone to Play Now, Play For Life. This position has varying pay structures based on experience.

The Opportunity:

West Music is seeking entry-level or experienced Instrument Repair Technicians to join our team. The Repair Technician will repair and maintain instruments in either our Retail based repair shops or in our specialty Flute Authority Department. The specialized Band Repair technician will possess the fundamental skills for instrument evaluation, repair, and new instrument setup for all Wind instruments. The ability to playtest each instrument is required. Our talented techs support professional customers, walk-in customers, school repairs, and store associates by assisting with the selling process.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance and repairs on a variety of music instruments and equipment, including brass and woodwind instruments.
• Diagnose issues and recommend solutions to repair and correct performance.
• Maintain and update repair records for customers.
• Respond to customer inquiries in a timely manner and provide feedback.
• Attend school contests and festivals to provide on-site repair services.
• Maintains technical knowledge of tools and techniques.
• Maintain operational safety of the repair shop, including safely using tools and equipment, completing periodic audits, training, and hazardous material inventories.

Desired Qualifications:

• Graduation from a certificated instrument repair program.
• Must be able to play test all instruments being repaired.
• At least 1 year of experience in music instrument repair and maintenance.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and colleagues.
• Strong understanding of music instruments and equipment.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

What we offer:

• Full benefits package available the first of the month following the date of hire including:
  • Student Debt Repayment
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401k with match
  • PTO/Paid holidays

West Music is an equal opportunity, equal access employer committed to a diverse workforce. The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.