Career overview
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners
O*NET-SOC 49-9063.00
Median pay / yr$45,320
OutlookBelow Average
Repair percussion, stringed, reed, or wind instruments. May specialize in one area, such as piano tuning.
What it takes
The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners.
Skills employers look for
- Quality Control AnalysisConducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
- RepairingRepairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
- TroubleshootingDetermining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
- Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Complex Problem SolvingIdentifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Knowledge areas
- Customer and Personal ServiceKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- MechanicalKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Fine ArtsKnowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
- English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
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