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.