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Powell Flutes Boston, a leading producer of world-renowned flutes and piccolos, is hiring for the position of Flute Finisher. 

For over 90 years, our flute makers have combined tradition and innovation with collaboration and creativity. With over 55 employees from 13 different nations, the result is a global, dynamic environment dedicated to quality and continuous improvement. This commitment to excellence creates world-class instruments that have made Powell the gold standard in the flute industry worldwide.

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Finishers are responsible for final technical and aesthetic operations.

Responsibilities include fitting of the Headjoint and Footjoint, fitting of the mechanics, installation of springs, pads, and corks, as well all adjustments and polishing as needed.

The position demands excellent time management skills, a high degree of manual dexterity, patience, and the openness to feedback.

Attention to detail and the ability to work cooperatively will lead to success.

The position is based in Maynard, Massachusetts at our workshop.

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The ideal candidate would have 2 – 3 years of experience with detailed mechanical assembly, metalworking, and bench work, though we are open to training motivated candidates without such experience. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Ability to play the flute or another musical instrument is a plus. 

Powell offers:

– Competitive pay
– Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
– 401(k) plan
– A friendly, diverse environment with ample opportunity for learning and growth
– An opportunity to work for a financially stable yet progressive and forward looking company

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Powell Flutes Boston, a leading producer of world-renowned flutes and piccolos, is hiring for the position of CNC Programmer-Operator.

For over 90 years, our flute makers have combined tradition and innovation with collaboration and creativity. With over 55 employees from 13 different nations, the result is a global, dynamic environment dedicated to quality and continuous improvement. This commitment to excellence creates world-class instruments that have made Powell the gold standard in the flute industry worldwide.

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A CNC programmer-Operator is responsible for programming, setting-up and running Swiss Screw Machine by Tsugami, Haas Lathe and Okuma. They understand and monitor tooling, offset compensations and adjustments for CNC lathes.

Experience milling, operating CNC mill Brother machines by Yamazen and the ability to program using Master Cam is a plus.

The position is based in Maynard, Massachusetts at our workshop. 

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A successful candidate would have the ability to read and understand work instructions from drawings and R&D sketches. Use of measuring and inspection tools: Comparator, Vernier, micrometer, height gauges. And the ability to service and maintain machines

Working methodically and efficiently, dependability and attention to detail a must

Seeking of 5 yrs. CNC lathe experience, CNC mill experience helps.

Powell offers:

– Competitive pay
– Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
– 401(k) plan
– A friendly, diverse environment with ample opportunity for learning and growth
– An opportunity to work for a financially stable yet progressive and forward looking company

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Powell Flutes Boston, a leading producer of world-renowned flutes and piccolos, is hiring for the position of Key Maker

For over 90 years, our flute makers have combined tradition and innovation with collaboration and creativity. With over 50 employees from 13 different nations, the result is a global, dynamic environment dedicated to quality and continuous improvement. This commitment to excellence creates world-class instruments that have made Powell the gold standard in the flute industry worldwide.

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Our Key makers string the keys on the body tubing of flutes.

They are responsible for preparation of precious metal machined and casted part with files, grinding wheels, bench motors, polishing equipment, reamers and other tools.

Precision is required to fit the parts to tolerances of .0001”. Use of small lathes, drill presses and other bench-top machinery.

The position demands expertise in gold and silver metalworking, soldering, a strong understanding of geometry and dimensions, attention to detail, excellent time management skills, a high degree of manual dexterity, patience, and openness to feedback. 

The position is based in Maynard, Massachusetts at our workshop. 

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The ideal candidate would have 2 – 3 years of experience with metalworking and bench work, though we are open to training motivated candidates without such experience. High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Ability to play the flute or another musical instrument is a plus. 

Powell offers:

– Competitive pay
– Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
– 401(k) plan
– A friendly, diverse environment with ample opportunity for learning and growth
– An opportunity to work for a financially stable yet progressive and forward looking company

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Powell Flutes Boston, a leading producer of world-renowned flutes and piccolos, is hiring for the position of Custom Body Maker

For over 90 years, our flute makers have combined tradition and innovation with collaboration and creativity. With over 50 employees from 13 different nations, the result is a global, dynamic environment dedicated to quality and continuous improvement. This commitment to excellence creates world-class instruments that have made Powell the gold standard in the flute industry worldwide.

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Body makers create the foundation of our handmade flutes. They are responsible for precious metal tube preparation and treatment, assembly and installation of the following components: ribs, posts, tone holes, boxes, and barrels, as well as fitting of the steels. The position demands expertise in gold and silver metalworking, soldering, a strong understanding of geometry and dimensions, attention to detail, excellent time management skills, a high degree of manual dexterity, patience, and openness to feedback.

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The ideal candidate would have 2 – 3 years of experience with metalworking and bench work, though we are open to training motivated candidates without such experience. High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Ability to play the flute or another musical instrument is a plus.

The position is based in Maynard, Massachusetts at our workshop.

Powell offers:

– Competitive pay
– Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
– 401(k) plan
– A friendly, diverse environment with ample opportunity for learning and growth
– An opportunity to work for a financially stable yet progressive and forward looking company

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants

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Buffet Crampon, a French company, world leader in the manufacture and repair of wind instruments, particularly renowned for the excellence and quality of its products, currently employs 900 people worldwide.

As part of the ongoing development of its double reed department, Buffet Crampon is looking for a Oboe Repairer/Finisher (M/F)

Projects

Your main mission is to carry out :

– various finishing operations (assembly, tuning, adjusting, testing) of oboes.

– some after-sales services for oboes and English horns made by Buffet Crampon and Rigoutat.

– travel around France and abroad, particularly for trade fairs and master classes.

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Ideally, you have a CAP (vocational training certificate) in wind instrument repair and/or a BMA (vocational training certificate), and you have at least 5 years of proven experience in this position.

You are independent, careful, rigorous, precise and involved.

A high level of French and English is preferable.

This is a permanent position, available as soon as possible.

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The European Sales, Marketing, and Product Manager position is responsible for all pro flute sales in Europe for the Powell and Parmenon brands, marketing for the entire flute range, and for managing the entire range of flute products.

 

Sales

• Achieve Pro Flute Sales Budget Targets for Buffet Crampon SAS (BCSAS) and Buffet Crampon Deutschland (BCD) business units
• Manage and maintain existing distribution network and dealer accounts
• Define, manage, and execute distribution growth in the European territories
• Define, manage, and execute pro flute sales policies and sales agreements
• Define and Pursue Artist targets
• Manage dealer customer service tasks
• Coordinate After-sales service issues (SAV) with Parmenon workshop (France)
• Manage and maintain Expo inventory, both physically and financially.

Marketing

• Define promotional activities to reach sales targets and to support dealer sales
• Engage in active promotion in all territories covered by BCSAS and BCD
• Manage promotional material needed for exhibitions, festivals, conventions, artist events
• Maintain artist relationships and support artists within goals of the Powell Artist Program
• Adapt communication and marketing to market specific needs

Product Management

• Manage all physical issues related to the instruments, product range, equipment, and accessories as it pertains to the European territory
• Represent the instrument range in exhibition situations
• Answer all technical inquiries of customers, artists, and BC employees
• Report on acoustic and aesthetic feedback
• Report on quality issues
• Educate and train new sales colleagues for student range of instruments
• Develop new products as required by EU market demands, launch and promote said new products
• Interact with Powell manufacturing plant in USA to facilitate Interco supply chain

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• Flutist with Musical Studies (entry level D.E.M)
• Professional English-speaking skills, French or German speaking skills desirable
• Experience in Sales and Marketing environment
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• Availability and desire to travel frequently

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Projects

This “business-to-business” sales professional should be able to prospect target accounts for new

business, maintain an existing territory, as well as establish and work with partners; achieve maximum profitability and growth in line with company visions and mission and establish plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the marketing area.

 

The Division Sales Manager must be comfortable selling musical instruments to qualified dealers and cultivating relationships with musicians, educators, and prospective customers. Experience in outside sales is a must

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Responsibilities

1. Responsible for New Business Development via prospecting, qualifying, selling and closing
2. Sell the full range of Buffet Crampon USA musical instrument portfolio
3. Manage client relationship through all phases of the sales cycle
4. Conducts one-on-one and group sales presentations
5. Provide account management to an existing territory
6. Responsible for tracking customer information, forecasts and reports
7. Regular interaction and communication with educators & musicians within the territory
8. Develop and maintain prospect and customer list based on strategic marketing data and other sources for sales leads
9. Minimum 2 weeks travel within the sales territory per month required as well as required travel for industry and partner events (70-90%)

 

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be a self-starter
• Solutions-selling experience
• Analytical skill set, strong presentation skills, ability to interact with any level within an organization
• Ability to self-motivate and multi-task and work independently or within a team
• Outstanding Computer, Written and Verbal Communication Skills including knowledge of commonly used MS Office software and social media formats
• Well-Developed Interpersonal Skills and Professional Demeanor
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

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