Position Overview: Aid in the manufacturing of Fox Products double reed instruments by assessing the strengths and weaknesses of all Fox Products bassoons, adjust a fully padded instrument, and assist in the development of final assembly personnel in the Bassoon Finishing Department. Responsibilities & Duties
- Play test and assess whether each Fox Products bassoon meets current standards
- Adjust padded bassoons to current specifications
- Ensure pads are seated and create a proper seal
- Ensure connections, key fits, and spring tensions meet current specifications
- Participate in cross-functional team to help define best practices
- Represent Fox Products positively to the music community
- Clearly understand and communicate outside feedback to the department supervisor
- Ability to visualize an assembly and understand how the components fit together
- Experience working with light machinery, drill motors, reamers, sanders and buffers
- Experience using small hand and power tools
- Experience using measuring tools, calipers and scale. Knowledge on how to read fractions and decimals preferred
- Ability to solder small metal parts using a brazing method with small flame torch
- Competency at performing focused work on small parts with a high level of attention to detail and quality
- Ability to work with small intricate metal parts.
- Ability to grind, bend, shape and fit metal parts
- Good manual dexterity & ability to assemble small components
- Leader within the department. Assist department supervisor with moving the business forward through positive change
- Perform other tasks and duties as requested by supervisor
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Music or higher. Bassoon Performance preferred
- Ability to play the bassoon at a high level
- Strong mechanical knowledge
- Demonstrate knowledge of policies, standards, operations, cleaning and maintenance techniques
- Show initiative and make suggestions on operational procedure and conditions
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in many mediums
- Disciplined, detail oriented, punctual, and quality minded
- Empathetic and positive attitude
- Organized and results-driven with great problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated with ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline-driven environment
- Collaborative and team-oriented personality
- Ability to follow all safety regulations