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Lonza

Senior Instrumentation Technician

Vacaville, CA

$63K - $101K/yr

The primary responsibility of Instrument Services is to maximize equipment availability for ... Every technician is fully trained to support manufacturing, labs, and utility operations. What you ...

Lonza

Senior Instrumentation Technician

Vacaville, CA · On-site

$63K - $101K/yr

The primary responsibility of Instrument Services is to maximize equipment availability for ... Every technician is fully trained to support manufacturing, labs, and utility operations. What you ...

BPI Medical

Instrument Repair Technician

Fife, WA

As a senior technician, lead complex repairs, mentor newer technicians, and serve as the line ... instrument apprenticeship program. * Manual dexterity and fine-motor precision sufficient for ...

Emerson

Instrument Builder

Jacksonville, FL

The Instrument Builder plays a key role in supporting manufacturing operations by assembling ... senior leadership. We provide a wide range of learning opportunities, including facetoface and ...

Control Tech

Journeyman Instrumentation

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$38 - $40/hr

Senior Instrument JM complete on-the-job training documents for junior technicians. * Provides on-call support as required. * Other duties as required. Required Skills/Qualifications: * Red Seal ...

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How much do senior instrument technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior instrument technician in the United States is $27.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $33.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Senior Instrument Technicians?

Senior Instrument Technicians are highly skilled professionals responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing complex instrumentation and control systems used in industrial settings such as manufacturing plants, refineries, and power stations. They ensure that instruments used to monitor and control processes are functioning correctly, calibrating equipment to precise specifications. In addition to technical duties, they often lead teams, mentor junior technicians, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Instrument Technician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Instrument Technician, you need deep knowledge of instrumentation, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance, typically backed by a relevant technical diploma or degree and significant hands-on experience. Familiarity with PLCs, DCS, HART communicators, and certification such as ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) are highly valued. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication set outstanding technicians apart. These skills ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of industrial instruments and control systems critical to plant performance.

What are some common challenges faced by Senior Instrument Technicians in industrial settings?

Senior Instrument Technicians often encounter challenges such as troubleshooting complex instrumentation systems under tight deadlines and ensuring compliance with strict safety and regulatory standards. The role requires staying updated with rapidly evolving technologies and adapting to new control systems or protocols. Collaborating closely with engineers, operations, and maintenance teams is essential to minimize downtime and maintain process efficiency. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are critical in addressing unexpected equipment failures and implementing long-term solutions.
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Infographic showing various Senior Instrument Technician job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, and 67% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,133 per year, or $27.9 per hour.
Band Instrument Repair Technician - Tier 2

Band Instrument Repair Technician - Tier 2

Schmitt Music

Omaha, NE • On-site

$20/hr

Other

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Role Summary

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.

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.

Band Instrument Repair Technician – 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.

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