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Brass & Woodwind Repair TechnicianEnsemble Performing Arts is seeking an experienced Brass & Woodwind Repair Technician to support our instrument repair needs at Flatts and Sharpe Music Company, our Norwood Park location in Chicago, IL. We are looking for a technician to evaluate, repair, and set up brass and wind instruments with precision and efficiency. This role requires strong technical skill, the ability to work independently, and excellent communication with staff and customers.This is a contract (1099) position, and the ideal candidate has their own fully equipped workspace or access to a professional repair workbench and tools.What you'll do:Evaluate brass and woodwind instruments to diagnose mechanical and structural issuesPerform repairs including pad replacement, dent removal, soldering, key fitting, alignment, cork and felt work, cleaning, and full overhaulsComplete professional set ups to ensure instruments play at optimal performance levelsCommunicate clearly with customers and staff regarding repair needs, timelines, and cost estimatesManage multiple repair projects efficiently while meeting deadlinesMaintain accurate repair records, work orders, and reporting documentationEnsure quality control and consistency across all completed workSuccessful candidates will have the following qualifications:A degree from an accredited instrument repair school or equivalent experience - recent graduates encouraged to applyFundamental skills necessary for evaluation, repair, and professional set up of brass and wind instrumentsA strong customer-service mindset and attention to detailAbility to manage workflow and prioritize multiple projectsThe details:The desired time commitment for this position is approximately 20-25 hours/weekPay will be commensurate with experience and will be in the range of $28-32/hourEnsemble Schools is a partnership of community-driven music & dance schools that maintain individual identities but share resources to ensure their mutual success.This posting is for Flatts and Sharpe Music Company with locations in Norwood Park and Rogers Park, IL. Flatts and Sharpe Music Company is a small-town music store that somehow ended up in a big city. With our small-town charm, affordable prices, and a friendly community of staff and musicians, we are here to help with every aspect of a musician's life. We leap at the opportunity to help every aspiring musician become acquainted with the world of musical instruments. Questions are answered often before they are asked, so that new learners and parents feel right at home and comfortable with their new instrument. Flatts and Sharpe offers private instruction in voice, piano, guitar, bass, drums, brass, woodwind, violin, viola, ukulele, banjo, dobro, mandolin, hammer dulcimer, and beginner harmonica.Our mission is to empower artists by safeguarding the businesses that love them. Our values include:Stewardship: We are caretakers of our local businesses and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teachers to cultivate an enriching learning experience for students.Growth: Our teachers are integral to our success, and we are committed to their professional growth. As an ever-growing partnership of music and dance schools, we seek to increase the high-quality resources provided to our schools and teachers.Stagehands: Our Shared Services team runs in the background to support our schools. By doing this, we champion our teachers and students to be the real stars of the show!Please send a resume and brief cover letter to Andrell Robinson through this portal to apply for this position. Diversity is a strength of our artistic community, and we invite all those meeting the above criteria to apply.Job Type: Independent Contractor (1099) Pay: $28-32 per hourEnsemble Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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chicago, IL, 60601, US
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