Orchestral String Instrument Repair Technician / Luthier

Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• 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

The Pay

• Salary: Hourly- or Commission-based (negotiable). If hourly, starting at $17/hr. (based on experience). If commission, 40% of labor for customer repairs.

The Requirements

• 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)

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

The Company

We are 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. Our Core Values aren't just cool sayings... we commit to LIVE them each and every day:

• 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 Overcommunicate

Why Kincaid’s Is Music & Why Now?

• 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!
• Likely 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.

Compensation

$17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Yes

Life Insurance

Yes

Long- & Short-Term Disability

Yes

Retirement w/ Employer Matching

Yes

Generous Employee Discounts

Yes

Funny, Friendly Work Environment

Yes