Key Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain student-level orchestral string instruments, including violins, violas, cellos, and basses
• Recondition company-owned orchestral string instruments to Schmitt Music quality standards
• Perform basic repairs under the supervision and guidance of experienced luthiers
• Assist with instrument preparation to ensure consistent playability, sound, and presentation for students, educators, and customers
• Maintain accurate repair documentation, tagging, and tracking of instruments
• Care for instruments, tools, parts, and shop resources with professionalism and accountability
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe bench and workshop environment
• Participate in ongoing training to learn Schmitt Music setup, maintenance, and repair standards
• Support communication and workflow between the violin shop, retail teams, service staff, and school music representatives
• Identify opportunities to improve setup quality, repair flow, turnaround times, and consistency

What We're Looking For

• Graduate of a recognized luthier training program preferred, such as Minnesota State College Southeast / Red Wing or similar
• Prior experience in a violin shop, repair shop, woodworking environment, or fine craftsmanship setting preferred
• Background in music or familiarity with orchestral string instruments preferred
• Strong attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship
• Eagerness to learn, receive feedback, and grow within the field of lutherie
• Professional, collaborative, and customer-focused mindset
• Ability to follow established standards, ask good questions, and apply feedback consistently
• Strong organizational habits and ability to support seasonal repair and school-service demands

• Hands-on, workshop-based environment
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods at a repair bench
• Manual dexterity required for detailed, precision setup and repair work
• Frequent hand use and close visual attention to detail
• Ability to lift and move instruments and cases as needed
• Occasional bending, kneeling, or reaching may be required

Please apply here. 

Luthier

Location: Appleton, WI (Warehouse) or Green Bay Store for placement options

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Benefits:

Full-time employees:

• Comprehensive Insurance Benefits
• Company provided life insurance, optional voluntary life insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid time off including holiday pay for company approved holidays
• Employee Discount

Job Description:

About Heid Music

Heid Music is proud to be a community music resource in Appleton, Green Bay, Stevens Point, Oshkosh and Madison. We are a third-generation family-owned business with a team of passionate & knowledgeable music enthusiasts. We strive to be the resource for all things music, for musicians at any age and any stage. We aim to empower the inner musician and inspire them to reach their fullest potential by connecting them with the right instruments and supportive music community. We enjoy expanding the possibilities & opportunities in music education.

Throughout the decades, Heid Music has maintained a commitment to giving back and continuously improving. The appreciation goes both ways, as we've garnered numerous accolades thanks to our incredible customers, outstanding music manufacturing partners, invaluable community collaborations, and our talented team. We're humbled and grateful for the recognition.

Recently, our efforts led to being named one of the top 50 music retailers in the U.S. by Music Trades Magazine, achieving recognition as a NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) top 100 music dealer, earning the Best of Madison Gold award for Best Musical Instrument Store, and more.

About the Role

Heid Music is a music retailer that provides solutions that foster happy and developing musicians. Our Luthiers take pride in providing BRAVO customer service by performing high quality repairs and maintenance on orchestral instruments to musicians of all levels.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on orchestral string instruments for rental inventory, school accounts, and store customers.
• Preparing instruments for repair, utilizing Point of Sale (POS) for repair, inventory, and customer information.
• Support working partnerships with area schools and Directors.
• Estimate repairs in a timely manner.
• Maintains technical knowledge on tools and techniques.
• Order repair parts and supplies as necessary.
• Maintain safe, clean and efficient working conditions.

Work Environment

Heid Music’s instrument repair shop operates within a warehouse-style setting, offering a hands-on, craftsmanship-focused atmosphere. The space features open workstations, industrial lighting, and specialized tools for precision repairs. Luthiers work both independently and collaboratively in a moderately noisy, safety-conscious environment. The culture is casual, detail-oriented, and centered around quality service and technical excellence.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have two years of orchestral stringed instrument repair and set up experience in a high-volume shop; completion of an accredited instrument repair program is preferred.

Why Heid Music?

Working at Heid Music is more than a job; it’s an ensemble of professionals working together providing BRAVO service for the love of music. Join us and shape the future of musical excellence together!

Heid Music is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please apply here.

Instrument Repair Technician

Company: Buckeye Brass and Winds - Ohio Band Instrument Company
Contact Name: Rob Phillips
Contact Email: rphillips@buckeyebrass.com
Address: 202 N. Chillicothe St., Plain City, OH 43064
Phone: (614) 499-8626
Web Site: www.buckeyebrassandwinds.com

Position Information

Job Status: Full-Time
Focus: WW solely
Guitar/violin maintenance involved? No
Senior technician assigned to acclimate/assist the new hire? Yes
Calling on schools: No
Answering phones: No
Counter interaction : No
Sales: No
 
Miscellaneous Information
I'm looking for a woodwind person with some playing skills. If they have a good mechanical knack and the right personality, that's half the battle. Our shop is growing, and we're doing a lot of school work, but the pro work market keeps growing as well. So it's a nice mix. Central Ohio is booming too. The opportunities for an individual or family are great. You can live in the urban areas or be a rural dweller.

Orchestral String Luthier and Sales

The Groth Music repair department seeks to hire an orchestral string luthier with the ability and willingness to also assist with sales. Full time is preferred, but part time may be an option for the right candidate. Luthiers of all levels are encouraged to apply.

Our repair shop processes a high volume of instrument repairs generated from walk-in traffic and from our School Services team, which makes weekly visits to local school districts. The shop works on customer-owned instruments as well as our rental fleet of quality instruments.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance tasks including tuning, adjusting bridges, and replacing strings. Specific tasks will depend on qualifications. We work on violins, violas, cellos, basses, and lever harps.
• Diagnose instruments and give customers the options available for repair.
• Assist customers on the sales floor with instruments and accessories.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous lutherie apprenticeship and/or schooling
• Attention to detail, and the ability to manage time and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with musicians and non-musicians to understand their needs
• Basic computer skills
• The ability to play an orchestral string instrument preferred

Compensation and Benefits
Compensation includes an hourly wage commensurate with experience (a bench test is required). Full-time employees receive company benefits including paid time off, company supported health insurance, and a retirement plan.

Interested candidates may drop off a resume in person or send it to us by email: mel@grothmusic.com

Company: Rieman Music Inc
Contact Name: Dave Krogan
Contact Email: davek@riemans.com
Address: 4420 E Broadway Ave., Des Moines, Iowa 50317
Phone: 515-262-0365
Fax: 515-264-1075
Web Site: riemanmusic.com

Position Information
Job Status: Full-Time
Focus: WW solely
Guitar/violin maintenance involved? No
Senior technician assigned to acclimate/assist the new hire? Yes
Calling on schools: No
Answering phones: No
Counter interaction : No
Sales: No

Other Duties:
Miscellaneous Information
Short apprentice period on salary and then opportunity as commission on labor. Great earning potential.

Company: Musical Instrument Repair Workshop
Contact Name: Joshua Adam
Contact Email: JoshuaAdam@instrumentrepairworkshop.com
Address: 49 Riverwood Crescent SE, Calgary, Alberta T2C4B2
Phone: 403.383.4729

Position Information:
Job Status: Full-Time
Focus: Combination
Guitar/violin maintenance involved? No
Senior technician assigned to acclimate/assist the new hire? Yes
Calling on schools: No
Answering phones: No
Counter interaction : Yes
Sales: No

Other Duties:
Miscellaneous Information
Looking for someone with a desire to doing high quality work, doing work for students and developing long term relationships with clients. We want to help you both improve your repair skills and achieve your own personal goals. We will become Alberta's best band repair business. Join and help shape our future direction. The wage will be an hourly salary in combination with a commission based on sales/repairs. As skills improve wage will be renegotiated(we want to pay you well, and for you to have skills deserving the wage.).