Employment

Current Openings

Woodworker

• ‍compensation: $22-25 /hour DOE
• employment type: 32-40 hours per week

For 46 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:

• Processing raw lumber into highly detailed parts
• Gluing and sanding of sub-assemblies
• Using Lean manufacturing techniques for efficient work and constant improvement
• Maneuvering 50-pound items regularly

Desired traits for this position:

• An eye for precision in a production environment
• Woodworking experience
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Good communication skills and desire to work in a small, mutually-supportive team
• Self-motivated, honest, hardworking, and with a desire to learn

Prior experience in woodworking is desired. Because employees must be trained in the specifics of Dusty Strings instrument-building, we need a candidate who is willing to learn our methods. You do need to have a fine eye for detail and the ability to meet our quality standards.

Using the link below, please submit four items: a fully completed Woodworker 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.

Applications

We are happy to take applications for any position, even when we have no current openings. We like knowing who's interested and what their skills are. If you'd like to put an application on file with us, you can download one from the links below and submit it to us along with your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest and applicable experience.