Schmitt Music is an equal opportunity employer. At Schmitt Music Company, we recognize and appreciate the importance of creating an environment in which all Team Members feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the company. We recognize that each Team Member’s unique experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best musical products and services to our customers.
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Your Place on the Team
Schmitt Music is seeking to hire several new Band Repair Technicians at each of our company-owned shops (Bloomington, MN; Fargo, ND; Sioux Falls, SD; and Omaha, NE) as part of a major expansion of the instrument repair and restoration team. These positions play a key role in delivering a seamless service experience for customers and schools by combining technical expertise with strong collaboration and communication based on Schmitt Music’s core values: Serve Your Customer, Do What’s Right, and Continuous Improvement.
Job Descriptions
Tier 1 (Early Career)
Tier 1 (Early Career)
Start Your Career Where Craftsmanship and Education Meet.
The Tier 1 Band Instrument Repair Technician role is designed for new graduates and early career technicians who want to build a real career, not just get a first job. At Schmitt Music, you’ll take what you learned in school and apply it in a professional, supportive environment where mentorship, growth, and clear expectations are built into the role.
As a Tier 1 technician, your day is focused on learning and practicing. You’ll spend time at the bench reconditioning company-owned brass and woodwind instruments, building consistency and speed. You’ll work alongside experienced technicians who answer questions, provide feedback, and help you refine your craft. Each day builds confidence, skill, and readiness for the next level.
Key Responsibilities
• Recondition company-owned brass and woodwind instruments to Schmitt Music standards
• Maintain accurate repair documentation, tagging, and tracking of instruments within the retail store environment
• Care for instruments, tools, and shop resources with professionalism and accountability
• Identify opportunities to improve repair processes, turnaround times, and communication between service and retail teams
What We’re Looking For
• Graduate of a formal band instrument repair program preferred (Red Wing, WITCC, or similar); apprenticeships without prior training will be considered
• Strong attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship
• Desire to learn, grow, and build a long-term career
• Basic proficiency in brass and woodwind repair preferred
Tuition Reimbursement – Investing in Your Education
Schmitt Music is proud to offer an industry-first tuition reimbursement program for qualified Tier 1 technicians. We believe the cost of learning the trade should not be a barrier to building a career in repair. This program is designed to help reduce student loan burden while rewarding commitment, performance, and long-term growth with Schmitt Music.
Why This Role Is Different
• Highly competitive starting wage
• Tuition reimbursement for qualified graduates
• Structured mentorship and defined advancement path to Tier 2
Note: This job description is not intended to cover every responsibility or task associated with the position and may evolve over time.
Pay Range: $16-18 per hour
Tier 2 (Developing Professional)
Tier 2 (Developing Professional)
Grow Your Skills. Expand Your Impact.
Tier 2 technicians are developing professionals who have built a strong foundation and are ready for more responsibility. This role bridges early-career learning and senior-level mastery, offering increased autonomy while continuing to grow technical depth and judgment.
As a Tier 2 technician, your day balances efficiency and problem-solving. You’ll recondition company-owned instruments while also taking on select customer-owned repairs. You’ll evaluate instruments, recommend repairs, and work closely with retail staff and educators. Your bench time is complemented by collaboration, decision-making, and preparation for senior-level responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
• Recondition company-owned instruments efficiently and consistently
• Perform select customer owned repairs
• Evaluate instrument condition and recommend appropriate repairs
• Collaborate with retail staff, road representatives, and educators
• Support peak seasonal repair demands
• Maintain accurate repair documentation
What We’re Looking For
• 2–4 years of professional band instrument repair experience
• Proficiency in brass and woodwind repair
• Strong organization, time management, and repair judgment
• Motivation to grow into a Tier 3 role
Why This Role Matters
• Competitive compensation
• Increased trust, responsibility, and autonomy
• Clear pathway to senior technician status
Note: This job description is not intended to cover every responsibility or task associated with the position and may evolve over time.
Pay Range: $20.00 per hour
Tier 3 (Senior/Master Technician)
Tier 3 (Senior/Master Technician)
Master Your Craft. Lead the Standard.
Tier 3 technicians represent the highest level of craftsmanship at Schmitt Music. These experienced professionals are trusted to solve complex problems, perform advanced customer repairs, and help define quality standards across our organization and across the industry.
As a Tier 3 technician, no two days are the same. Your time is spent diagnosing complex mechanical and playability issues, performing advanced repairs, and mentoring developing technicians. You may work on student instruments in the morning and professional-level instruments in the afternoon, gaining exposure to some of the finest instruments available in the region.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform advanced customer-owned brass and woodwind repairs
• Diagnose complex mechanical, acoustical, and playability issues
• Set and uphold repair quality and turnaround standards
• Mentor Tier 1 and Tier 2 technicians
• Collaborate with service managers on workflow improvements
• Support students, educators, and professional musicians
Why Join at This Level
• Competitive hourly base pay plus commission opportunities
• High trust, autonomy, and professional respect
• Long-term career stability in a value-driven company
Note: This job description is not intended to cover every responsibility or task associated with the position and may evolve over time.
Pay Range: $20,00 plus commission
Why Schmitt Music?
For more than 125 years, Schmitt Music has existed for one purpose: to enrich lives by helping people make music. As the Upper Midwest’s premier supplier and service center for school music and beginning band programs, we support thousands of students, educators, and schools each year.
At the same time, Schmitt Music is also home to one of the region’s largest selections of intermediate and professional-level instruments. Our Bloomington showroom gives technicians rare, hands-on exposure to some of the finest instruments available, creating learning opportunities that simply don’t exist in most repair environments.
Our repair teams are central to this mission. Every instrument that leaves a Schmitt Music bench supports a student’s first note, a program’s success, or a professional musician’s performance. We invest in technicians the same way we invest in music education: for the long term.
