Job Description:

• 1) Constructs bowed musical instruments, such as violins, cellos, and violas, using handtools: Selects wood according to type, grain, and seasoning.

• 2) Lays out parts to be cut, using templates.

• 3) Saws, carves, and shapes instrument parts, using handtools.

• 4) Glues parts together, using jigs, forms, and clamps.

• 5) Finishes surface with stain and varnish.

• 6) Strings instrument.

• 7) Plays instrument to evaluate tonal quality.

• 8) Relocates bridge and sounding post, or shaves wood from bottom of instrument to improve tone.

• 9) May repair bowed instruments.

• 10) May rebuild and restore bowed instruments and be designated Violin Restorer.