Dusty Strings Company seeks a skilled artisan to join our Finish Team.
For 45 years, Dusty Strings has been designing and building harps and hammered dulcimers in Seattle. We have become highly respected in the world-wide music community for excellent craftspersonship, mesmerizing sound, and caring customer service. Benefits include vacation, sick leave, health & dental insurance, and a positive and collaborative work environment.
You will be joining an experienced team, and doing multi-faceted and fast-paced work that includes:
Instrument assembly (gluing)
Finish sanding of instrument components and accessories
Lacquer spray finishing and final inspection
Helpful traits for this position:
Artistic eye
Experience with and passion for precision woodworking and finishing
Fascination with efficiency and lean manufacturing techniques
Strong work ethic and positive attitude
Good communication skills and desire to work in a small, mutually-supportive team environment
Some experience in woodworking and finishing is desired. Because everyone must be trained in the specifics of Dusty Strings instrument-building, this is essentially an entry-level position during the training period with salary advancement dependent on how quickly you progress. You do need to have a fine eye for detail and the ability to meet our quality standards.
My name is Ray Mooers and I’m the co-owner and founder of Dusty Strings Company, which started with a fascination for the hammered dulcimer in 1979. From our real grass-roots beginnings, we have had the opportunity to grow Dusty Strings into an internationally-respected brand of hammered dulcimers and harps, as well as a widely known and appreciated regional music store and music school in Fremont. The only way this could have happened is with the help of many dedicated individuals who have shared our vision of providing quality instruments and service that enhance the lives of our customers through music. These are the employees of Dusty Strings. With 45 years of high-quality musical instrument manufacturing and retailing right here in the heart of Seattle, we must be doing something right. Come join our team of artisans who take pride in accomplishing high-quality work every day!
Please submit four items: a fully-completed application form, your resume, a cover letter telling us what skills and experience you have that relate to this position, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination barring medical or religious exemption. No phone calls and no in-person visits, please.
Download the Woodworker application here:
https://manufacturing.dustystrings.com/about-us/employment
Dusty Strings is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, caste, or any other status protected by law.
