Piccolo Key Maker

Piccolo Key Maker

Burkart Flutes and Piccolos is one of the world’s premier musical instrument makers. Burkart enjoys a 44 history of providing the finest flutes and piccolos to musicians around the world. Burkart also is a 100% employee-owned company. We are currently seeking a piccolo key maker to join our team. If you enjoy working with your hands to produce quality metalwork, consider joining us for a rewarding career.

Piccolo Key Maker Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform the key making procedures of newly manufactured Burkart piccolos including the following:
• Preparation of precious metals machined and cast components with files, abrasive wheels, polishing equipment, reamers, and facing tools.
• Precisely assembling metal components using high and low temp silver solder in combination with jigs and fixtures
• Precision fitting of parts to tolerances of 0.001”
• Heat treatment and cleaning operations
• Ability to work effectively with solvents, chemicals, gas, oxygen
• Operation of process management software, including accurately entering data, watching delivery dates and coordinating with production to assure on-time deliveries
• Safe and efficient operation of small lathes, drill press, hand grinders and other typical machine shop equipment.
• Communicating in a cordial and professional manner with Burkart sales, management team, colleagues and customers.
• Delivering and receiving quality checks to colleagues in a cordial and professional manner.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Passion for working with hands.
• Demonstrated experience silver soldering is preferred
• Experience in woodwind repair is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to interact and communicate positively and effectively both orally and in writing with co-workers and management
• Ability to work through obstacles to meet challenging deadlines.
• Ability to take instruction and critique
• Excellent manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to collaborate with a cross-functional team to achieve company goals
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision

Salary: $20-$22 per hour, commensurate with experience.

CANDIDATE MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP OR PROOF OF YOUR LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES.

Burkart-Phelan Inc., is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person