Instrument Assembly

  • Holliston
  • Eastman Music Company
Job Description Job Description

Please note; this role is based in Holliston, MA!

NSTRUMENT ASSEMBLY, S.E. SHIRES COMPANY

S.E. Shires, a leading manufacturer of high-end professional brass instruments, is seeking an experienced, energetic, and hard-working craftsperson to join the team in Holliston, Massachusetts. We are a small, tight-knit group of craftspeople dedicated to making some of the finest handmade brass instruments in the world. This is more than just our job, it is our passion.

Responsibilities:

  • Assemble simple to sophisticated instrument parts and components
  • Use hand tools, touches, and other light machinery
  • Basic soldering and brazing of brass, nickel, and steel parts
  • Follow established procedures on routine work with limited supervision
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area
  • Wear appropriate PPE including safety glasses, face shields, and gloves
  • Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards
  • Support continuous improvement activities and participate in problem solving activities
  • Consistently meet production, quality, and attendance requirements

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree or Technical School Degree preferred
  • Strong attention to detail, and uphold highest standards for quality
  • Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal
  • Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
  • Musical instrument experience is a plus

This is an excellent opportunity to become an important part of S.E. Shires Company. We offer competitive compensation packages, paid vacation and sick leave, a matching 401(k) and medical, dental and vision plans. A positive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Company Description Established in 1992, Eastman began with a passion for making high-quality, hand-made
orchestral string instruments. Now encompassing the world class brands of Eastman Strings,
Eastman Winds, Wm. S. Haynes, S.E. Shires, Backun Musical Services, Laskey Mouthpieces, Eastman Europe, Eastman Australia, Flutes & Flutists and Willson Band. Eastman Music Company produces some of the finest wind and brass and string instruments for
musicians at all levels. Eastman Music Company is one of fastest growing and most exciting
companies to work for in the music industry today. Company Description Established in 1992, Eastman began with a passion for making high-quality, hand-made\r\norchestral string instruments. Now encompassing the world class brands of Eastman Strings,\r\nEastman Winds, Wm. S. Haynes, S.E. Shires, Backun Musical Services, Laskey Mouthpieces, Eastman Europe, Eastman Australia, Flutes & Flutists and Willson Band. Eastman Music Company produces some of the finest wind and brass and string instruments for\r\nmusicians at all levels. Eastman Music Company is one of fastest growing and most exciting\r\ncompanies to work for in the music industry today.