How do they match: Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners

Repair percussion, stringed, reed, or wind instruments. May specialize in one area, such as piano tuning.

Repair breaks in percussion instruments, such as drums and cymbals, using drill presses, power saws, glue, clamps, grinding wheels, or other hand tools.
Repair cracks in wood or metal instruments, using pinning wire, lathes, fillers, clamps, or soldering irons.
Repair or replace musical instrument parts and components, such as strings, bridges, felts, and keys, using hand and power tools.
Disassemble instruments and parts for repair and adjustment.
Mix and measure glue that will be used for instrument repair.
Reassemble instruments following repair, using hand tools and power tools and glue, hair, yarn, resin, or clamps, and lubricate instruments as necessary.

Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Align equipment or machinery.
Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.
Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.
Operate welding equipment.
Paint surfaces or equipment.
Prepare compounds or solutions to be used for repairs.
Reassemble equipment after repair.
Remove dents from equipment, materials, tools or structures.
Remove parts or components from equipment.
Smooth surfaces of objects or equipment.
Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Travel to work sites to perform installation, repair or maintenance work.

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