Guitar Set Up / Quality Control Technician at Chicago Music Exchange

Chicago Music Exchange is looking for a Guitar Setup/Quality Control Technician. In this role you will help process the guitars that go out our doors and into customer's hands, performing basic setups and quality inspections.

Extensive experience is not required. If you have a basic familiarity with guitars, can work well with your hands, and are coachable, we will teach you on the job! 

General Responsibilities Include

• Pick guitar orders from the showroom floor and back stock 
• Perform basic setups, restrings, and quality control for outbound guitars
• Communicate updates, issues, or other important pieces of information with sales staff and customer service team regarding orders

What you bring

• Ability to work with your hands and use tools 
• Ability to be coached and take instruction
• Availability on weekends
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds
• Guitar setup and maintenance knowledge is not required but nice to have. On the job training will be provided! 
• Proficient with technology - (We use MacOS)

Additional Info, Perks, and Benefits

• Pay $17.05/hr 
• Full time, 40hrs/week, at our store near Lincoln and Belmont. Just steps away from the Paulina Brown Line station!
• Schedule
  • Exact schedule TBD but days will be 8.5 hours (including 30 minutes for lunch) and at least one weekend day.
• Health Insurance
  • Medical Insurance: HMO, PPO, and HSA plans available on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment. HMO and HSA employee premiums are fully paid for by the company.
  • $15k Life Insurance Policy included when you enroll in health insurance at no extra cost.
  • Dental PPO through Blue Cross and Vision Insurance through EyeMed available as add ons.
• 401k after 12 months of employment with 2% match (must be 21 or older). 
• Paid Time Off
  • 2 hours of paid leave accrued for every 35 hours worked. PTO can be used for any purpose! 
• Commuter Benefits - Pay for transit w/ pre-tax dollars
• Employee discount on music gear
• Casual dress code and work environment

Potential employees must pass a background check. All applications are reviewed. No chats, emails or calls, please.