Guitar/Amp Repair Technician

Guitar/Amp Repair Technician

Yamaha Guitar Group, home to iconic brands like Line 6, Ampeg, Crdoba, and Guild, is at the forefront of innovation and creativity in designing and building equipment for guitarists. We are looking for a Guitar/Amp Repair Technician to join the team! This role will be in person based from our distribution center at Union City.

This role will be doing repairs and rework of YGG products that may need service such as amplifiers, effects pedals, speakers and accessories.

Essential Job Description:

• Inspect returned products to assess condition, functionality, and completeness of included accessories/parts
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, or cosmetic issues affecting product performance or appearance
• Perform repairs, adjustments, and reconditioning to restore products to full working order
• Test repaired units to confirm they meet quality and functionality standards before reclassification
• Clean and detail products to remove signs of prior use, shipping damage, or handling wear
• Source, replace, or repackage missing components, hardware, or accessories as needed
• Repackage finished units in factory packaging, ensuring correct labeling and documentation
• Apply appropriate B-Stock classification and tagging in inventory/tracking systems
• Maintain accurate records of returned items, repairs performed, and final disposition
• Follow quality control checklists and safety procedures throughout the refurbishment process
• Flag units that cannot be economically restored to sellable condition for appropriate disposal or salvage
• Collaborate with quality assurance, warehouse, and sales teams to ensure B-Stock inventory is accurately represented for resale

What You Bring to the Table:

• Experience with computer software and able to learn new applications
• 5 years real-world repair experience in the MI industry
• An understanding of electronic circuits and theory is a must. Must be able to troubleshoot audio and digital circuits to the component level
• Surface mount soldering skills are necessary
• Use of technical test equipment, oscilloscope, DVM, distortion analyzer, solder equipment, is a must
• Experience playing musical instruments or working in music production a plus
• Degree in Engineering or relevant degree a plus

What We Bring to the Table:

• Pay range $20 - $22/hr. DOE
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, LTD, Life-Insurance and 401k
• Employee Assistance wellness programs
• Employee product purchase program
• Flexible work options
• Casual dress
• Vacation, sick-time, personal time, volunteer time, Jury duty time
• 8 Company Holidays, 2 floating Holiday

Location - Union City - Distribution Center

Full-Time/Part-Time - Full-Time

Salary Range - $20-$22

EOE Statement - We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Exempt/Non-Exempt - Non-Exempt

This position is currently accepting applications.