Guitar Setup / Quality Control Technician (Seasonal)

Guitar Set Up / Quality Control Technician at Chicago Music Exchange

Chicago Music Exchange is looking for a Guitar Setup/Quality Control Technician to help us over the holiday season!

Please note, this is a temporary position through February of 2027.

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

- Temporary through February of 2027. Possibility for extension based on volume of work available.
- 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.