Musical instrument repairer and tuner, Kaiwhakatika taonga puoro
Also known as
- Musical instrument repair technician
Musical instrument repairers and tuners repair and tune brass, percussion, string and woodwind instruments. They may specialise in one instrument, like piano tuning and repairs.
Duration
2:33 mins
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $46
Most common
$56
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Musical instrument repairers and tuners
- usually work regular business hours but may work part time and weekends
- usually work in music shops or travel to venues and private homes
- need to be practical, accurate and methodical
Tasks
- test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning
- align equipment or machinery
- adjust tuning or functioning of musical instruments
- adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance
- reassemble equipment after repair
- lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning
- disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair
- replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts
- repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts
- inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear
Practical
Creative
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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You may need
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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