Music Products Industry Job
Instrument Finisher: Piccolo Finisher
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<p>Burkart is a boutique manufacturing company that builds high end musical instruments in an innovative, team driven, rewarding environment. At Burkart we champion talent and value collaboration and efficiency. Burkart enjoys a 44-year history of providing the finest flutes and piccolos to musicians around the world. We are currently looking for a technician to join our team as a flute and piccolo finisher. <b>Burkart is a 100% employee owned company.</b></p>
<p><b>Duties and Responsibilities</b>:</p>
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<li>Mechanical fine tuning of newly made key work</li>
<li>Machine buffing of parts</li>
<li>Fitting of joints and minor soft soldering</li>
<li>Springing, padding, regulating and testing of new and repair flutes and piccolos</li>
<li>Play testing of instruments at a professional level</li>
<li>Detailing and packaging of completed instruments</li>
<li>Operation of company production software</li>
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<p><b>Requirements</b></p>
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<li>HS Diploma</li>
<li>Completion of bachelor’s degree in flute performance or equivalent flute/piccolo playing skills</li>
<li>Minimum of 1 year experience in flute/piccolo repair or manufacturing of new instruments</li>
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<p><b>Skills and Experience</b></p>
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<li>Proficient flute/piccolo playing</li>
<li>Ability to take instruction and critique</li>
<li>Patience and attention to detail</li>
<li>Excellent manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude</li>
<li>Ability to work through obstacles to meet challenging deadlines.</li>
<li>Ability to collaborate with a cross-functional team to achieve company goals.</li>
<li>Good vision for technical work</li>
<li>Woodwind repair experience is a plus</li>
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<p>The position is full-time, on site in our Shirley, MA facility. Benefits include health, disability and life insurances, paid sick and vacation, 401K plus participation in Employee Stock Option Plan.</p>
<p>Candidate must provide proof of US citizenship or proof of your legal right to work in the U.S.</p>
<p>Burkart Flutes is an Equal Opportunity Employer</p>
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<p class="jd-description-text">Job Type: Full-time</p>
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<p class="jd-description-text">Pay: $21.00 – $34.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications</p>
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<p class="jd-header-text">Benefits:</p>
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<li>401(k)</li>
<li>Dental insurance</li>
<li>Employee discount</li>
<li>Flexible schedule</li>
<li>Health insurance</li>
<li>Life insurance</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
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<p class="jd-header-text">Schedule: 8 hour shift, Day shift</p>
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<p>Work Location: In person</p>
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<p>>>> Please submit cover letter and resume for consideration</p>
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