Orchestral String Instrument Repair Technician​/Luthier

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• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Simple IRA matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

We are seeking an Orchestral String Instrument Repair Technician / Luthier to join our team!

The position is flexible – it could be full-time or part-time! Please apply and we can determine what works for both of us! (The listed benefits assume full-time.)

As an Orchestral String Instrument Repair Technician, you will be responsible for determining each customer's repair needs, diagnosing issues, evaluating the sound, and making recommendations on what the best next steps are for repair or restoration.

You will use tools alongside your own hearing to diagnose instruments, disassemble and reassemble instruments as needed, and repair or replace instrument parts and components. The ideal candidate will have experience playing and working with orchestral string instruments, have a musical background, and will have excellent problem‑solving skills.

• Listen to customer's concerns and needs about their instruments
• Play instruments to help diagnose potential issues or defects & ensure repair completion
• Disassemble instruments, make repairs or replace parts, and reassemble instruments
• Use a variety of tools to assist in repairing instruments
• Occasionally be on‑site for local events to provide emergency string repair services
• As the company grows, you may eventually be asked to help apprentice a new technician

Salary:
Hourly‑ or Commission‑based (negotiable). If hourly, starting at $17/hr (based on experience). If commission, 45% of labor for customer repairs.

• Experience with a variety of orchestral string instruments desired
• Knowledge of and capably use the tools of the trade
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to multitask, and take on multiple projects at once
• A discerning ear
• Excellent wood‑working skills
• Able to play‑test the instruments (violin, viola, cello, and string bass)

• Proficiently play an orchestral string instrument (violin, viola, cello, or string bass)
• Have good relationships within the orchestral string world
• Can make suggestions for how we can improve our orchestral string offerings

Kincaid’s Is Music is the top music instrument and accessory company for school music, founded in 1955 by Bradley Kincaid. We help our customers make sure that they and their children have access to instruments that will help them learn and thrive. We believe everyone deserves a music education, and want to make that a reality for as many people as possible, while setting them up for musical and personal success.

We are a small‑but‑mighty, purpose‑driven team of 19 from all over the Miami Valley and Central Ohio.

• Keep It Simple
• We Love Musicians & Music Educators
• We Row Together
• Know What Others Don’t, Do What Others Won’t
• Make Our Own Decisions, Own Our Results
• Proudly Over communicate

• Pivotal Time:
  We are in a pivotal and exciting time in our company. We are leaders in our industry and have a track record of working with the top experts and thought leaders in the music education space. We are growing our customer base and need the right person who is hungry and excited to grow and scale our company.
• Committed To Your Growth:
  We are committed to our team members’ growth as humans and in business so you develop into the best version of yourself.
• ‘A’ Players:
  Our team members enjoy working here. We have a team of high‑performers who are committed to excellence while having fun doing it!
• Leaders In Industry: Our company is seen among the leaders in our industry, regularly listed as one of the top 200 music retailers in the nation and the best in the Miami Valley.

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