Technician, Repair - Cleaner
Flowood, MS · On-site
... refurbishment process for woodwind and percussion instruments. Duty or Responsibility ... Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English. * Entry level; zero years of relevant ...
Technician, Repair - Cleaner
Flowood, MS · On-site
... refurbishment process for woodwind and percussion instruments. Duty or Responsibility ... Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English. * Entry level; zero years of relevant ...
Entry Level Woodwind Repair information
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$11.30 - $13.70
17% of jobs
$14.49 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$13.70 - $16.11
24% of jobs
The median wage is $17.24 / hr.
$16.11 - $18.51
19% of jobs
$20.71 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$18.51 - $20.91
16% of jobs
$20.91 - $23.32
10% of jobs
$23.32 - $25.72
5% of jobs
$25.72 - $28.13
3% of jobs
$28.13 - $30.53
3% of jobs
$30.53 - $32.93
1% of jobs
$32.93 - $35.34
1% of jobs
$35.34 - $37.74
0% of jobs
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$19
$37
How much do entry level woodwind repair jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level woodwind repair in the United States is $19.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What are the most commonly searched types of Woodwind Repair jobs?
The most popular types of Woodwind Repair jobs are:
Guitar Center rating
6.0
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Job description
Technician, Repair- Cleaner
The purpose of this job is to serve as a detailer and to clean rental instruments and prepare them to return to stock in the refurbishment process for woodwind and percussion instruments.
Duty or Responsibility:
- Responsible for detailing and cleaning quality instruments in a timely matter based on established production standards.
- Responsible for turning in accurate production reports on a daily basis
- Responsible for reporting QC rejects on a daily basis
- Responsible for performing general warehousing and distribution tasks as needed when not in operating in a detailer capacity.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Apprenticeship or a diploma for an accredited repair school is required
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
- Entry level; zero years of relevant work experience required
- Novice proficiency with mechanical tools used for instrument cleaning and repair
- Novice proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Special Attributes:
- Good mechanical aptitude
- Ability to operate in a professional manner under changing conditions and demands
- Detail oriented
- Ability to learn how to use standard repair shop tooling and equpment
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The Guitar Center Company embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion. The Guitar Center Company operates through several business divisions. Guitar Center is the world's largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ, and lighting equipment, with more than 290 stores across the United States. 2014 marked the milestone 50th anniversary of the Guitar Center Company as the organization continues to help people make music from coast to coast.
Industry
Retail
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Westlake Village, CA, US
Year founded
1964