Orchestral String Instrument Repair Technician​/Luthier

Benefits

• 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. 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 customers' concerns and needs about their instruments
• Play instruments to help diagnose potential issues or defects and 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, 40% of labor for customer repairs.

• Competitive Compensation
• Simple IRA matching
• Great Work Environment
• Employee Discounts
• Training & Development Opportunities
• Tools are company‑owned and provided

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability
• Life Insurance

• Experience with a variety of orchestral string instruments desired
• Knowledge of and capability to 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