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- Interests
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- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Repair percussion, stringed, reed, or wind instruments. May specialize in one area, such as piano tuning.
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Hearing Sensitivity, Finger Dexterity, Visualization, and Manual Dexterity. Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners are typically characterized as being Realistic and Artistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Customer and Personal Service, and Sales and Marketing and are skilled at Quality Control Analysis and Critical Thinking.
Work Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Thinking Creatively
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Getting Information
Controlling Machines and Processes
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Performing Administrative Activities
Scheduling Work and Activities
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Selling or Influencing Others
Performing General Physical Activities
Processing Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Documenting/Recording Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Interacting With Computers
Training and Teaching Others
Analyzing Data or Information
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Assisting and Caring for Others
Staffing Organizational Units
Developing and Building Teams
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Abilities
Hearing Sensitivity
Finger Dexterity
Visualization
Manual Dexterity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Auditory Attention
Control Precision
Oral Expression
Oral Comprehension
Near Vision
Problem Sensitivity
Inductive Reasoning
Selective Attention
Category Flexibility
Visual Color Discrimination
Deductive Reasoning
Multilimb Coordination
Fluency of Ideas
Information Ordering
Static Strength
Originality
Speed of Closure
Speech Recognition
Far Vision
Time Sharing
Memorization
Written Comprehension
Flexibility of Closure
Trunk Strength
Depth Perception
Reaction Time
Perceptual Speed
Speech Clarity
Written Expression
Wrist-Finger Speed
Number Facility
Response Orientation
Extent Flexibility
Dynamic Strength
Mathematical Reasoning
Rate Control
Gross Body Coordination
Stamina
Sound Localization
Gross Body Equilibrium
Interests
Realistic
Artistic
Investigative
Conventional
Enterprising
Social
Knowledge
Mechanical
Customer and Personal Service
Sales and Marketing
Engineering and Technology
Fine Arts
Clerical
Administration and Management
Chemistry
Design
Mathematics
English Language
Computers and Electronics
Production and Processing
Education and Training
Physics
Economics and Accounting
Personnel and Human Resources
Public Safety and Security
Psychology
Communications and Media
Law and Government
Building and Construction
History and Archeology
Transportation
Telecommunications
Wages
Maine
$54,180
Wisconsin
$41,490
Arizona
$41,440
Kansas
$40,830
Minnesota
$39,110
Connecticut
$39,090
New Hampshire
$37,910
Illinois
$37,170
Massachusetts
$36,710
Louisiana
$34,970
New York
$34,910
Michigan
$34,770
South Dakota
$34,590
Nebraska
$34,550
Maryland
$34,320
Iowa
$33,990
Texas
$33,580
Washington
$33,430
Arkansas
$32,660
Pennsylvania
$32,620
California
$32,450
Virginia
$31,900
Ohio
$31,670
Colorado
$31,080
New Jersey
$30,410
Missouri
$29,500
Kentucky
$29,410
Florida
$28,350
South Carolina
$27,790
Tennessee
$26,080
Indiana
$25,780
Georgia
$23,180
North Carolina
$22,600
Oregon
$19,160
Alabama
$18,800
Skills
Quality Control Analysis
Critical Thinking
Active Learning
Repairing
Troubleshooting
Time Management
Judgment and Decision Making
Equipment Maintenance
Complex Problem Solving
Service Orientation
Persuasion
Social Perceptiveness
Monitoring
Operation Monitoring
Negotiation
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Systems Evaluation
Equipment Selection
Systems Analysis
Speaking
Instructing
Writing
Operation and Control
Learning Strategies
Coordination
Management of Material Resources
Management of Personnel Resources
Technology Design
Operations Analysis
Mathematics
Management of Financial Resources
Science
Work Values
Achievement
Independence
Working Conditions
Recognition
Relationships
Support
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Dependability
Analytical Thinking
Achievement/Effort
Independence
Initiative
Persistence
Innovation
Self Control
Cooperation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Concern for Others
Stress Tolerance
Social Orientation
Leadership
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Telephone
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Face-to-Face Discussions
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Time Pressure
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With External Customers
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Contact With Others
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Letters and Memos
Electronic Mail
Level of Competition
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Consequence of Error
Spend Time Standing
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Physical Proximity
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Work With Work Group or Team
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Coordinate or Lead Others
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Public Speaking
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Work Schedules
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Degree of Automation
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to High Places
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Time Pressure
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
-Never-
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Outdoors, Under Cover
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Contaminants
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Face-to-Face Discussions
Time Pressure
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Time Pressure
Exposed to Contaminants
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Time Pressure
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Electronic Mail
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Public Speaking
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Letters and Memos
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Exposed to Contaminants
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)