Instrument Repair Technician for String Instruments

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About The Job

This vacancy was posted on 02/04/09

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Instrument Repair Technician for String Instruments for a permanent role based in Doha, Qatar.

This position repair and tune instruments for Strings:

All Strings:

Adjust and repair bowed instruments, such as violins, violas, cellos and double basses, using a variety of hand tools. Find defects by inspecting and playing instruments. Replace or repair cracked or broken sections and damaged parts. Restring instruments and repair damage to the instruments' finish.

Double bass:

Qualified handling with 4- and 5stringed basses.

Playing Condition: The instrument is disassembled and cleaned. All strings, chevalets, prickers, pins, tailpieces are inspected and replaced as necessary. They are cleaned, adjusted and carefully inspected for proper positioning and alignment

Your responsibilities will include the following areas:

1) Adjusts string tension to tune instrument, using hand tools and electronic tuning device
2) Assembles instruments according to specifications, using hand tools
3) Carves wood replacement parts, such as wedges or plugs, according to the shape and dimensions of the
instrument or/and bow
4) Disassembles instrument or bow, using hand tools
5) Inspects musical instruments, such as cellos, violins, violas and double basses, to determine defects
6) Plays instrument to determine pitch
7) Reassembles instrument or bow with new or repaired part, using glue, hairs, yarn, resin, and clamps
8) Refinishes instruments to protect and decorate them, using hand tools, buffing tools, and varnish
9) Removes cracked, worn, or broken parts of instrument, using heated knife and hand tools
10) Repairs broken parts, using glue, clamp, and handpress

11) Supervises and/or trains lower level technicians, apprentices, and/or student assistants
12) Recommends the requisition of materials for needed repairs
13) Requisitions and distributes needed equipment and supplies
14) Establishes, schedules, and assigns periodic preventive maintenance procedures

To apply for this role you should possess the following experience:

? Good hearing, mechanical aptitude, and manual dexterity needful.
? For dealing directly with customers, a neat appearance and a pleasant, cooperative manner are important.
? Certification from technical schools and colleges offering courses in string instrument repair
Experience:
? At least 5 years experience in repairing

In return you will receive a negotiable TAX FREE salary with an excellent benefits package.

Benefits will include free housing, annual return flights for you and immediate family, transportation allowance, free worldwide medical insurance, and many other benefits.

All applications and enquiries via email only. Only suitable applicants will be notified!