Bassoon Adjustor

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 

• 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

Employee Benefits:

• Flexible Work schedule allowed once trained. Work 5, 8 hours day or 4, 10 hour days with flexible start and end times
• Benefits provided 1st of the month following start date.