- Location
- 1 Steinway Place (View map)Astoria, NY 11105USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $31–36.93/hour
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
About Steinway & Sons
Founded in New York in 1853 by Henry E. Steinway, Steinway & Sons is synonymous with exceptional piano craftsmanship and a distinguished musical heritage. With manufacturing rooted in New York and Hamburg, the brand unites traditional artisanal expertise with precision engineering in instruments prized by leading pianists and institutions worldwide. As an employer, Steinway & Sons brings together craftspeople, technicians, engineers, and commercial specialists around a shared commitment to musical excellence. Its professional world is shaped by meticulous attention to detail, respect for enduring expertise, and the interplay of heritage and innovation, connecting specialist careers with the exacting standards of fine piano making.
Steinway & Sons seeks a Pattern Maker for its Pattern Shop at its Astoria, Queens factory, supporting in-house fabrication and production, limited-edition, custom-order, and art-case pianos. The role maintains and builds production patterns, fixtures, and gauges; fabricates components and prototypes; and performs custom veneering and occasional rework. Estimated base earnings are up to $36.93 per hour, varying with skills and experience; benefits are provided through United Furniture Workers, Local 81102.
Role & Responsibilities
- Update, redesign, and maintain patterns, fixtures, and gauges used in production.
- Build patterns, fixtures, and gauges to simplify and improve production methods and safety.
- Support in-house fabrication of jigs, fixtures, and other specialty woodworking items as needed.
- Support limited-edition, custom-order, and art-case pianos.
- Fabricate small-work and lower-work components for custom orders and art-case pianos as required.
- Participate in case modifications and case assembly for customer orders and art-case pianos.
- Build prototypes for prospective new designs, limited editions, custom orders, and art cases.
- Perform custom veneering, including material selection, layout, and lamination.
- Occasionally rework production parts and cases.
Qualifications
- At least three years of woodworking experience, with a high degree of cabinetmaking knowledge and craftsmanship.
- Ability to read blueprints and drawings and use the information to fabricate indicated parts and assemblies.
- Good general knowledge of mathematics and geometry.
- Ability to safely and effectively use a wide range of manual and power woodworking tools, including chisels, saws, planers, jointers, routers, and drills, including setup and blade or tool changes.
- Ability to hand-sharpen chisels, drill bits, and other woodworking tools as required.
- Good mechanical skills and dexterity.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and complete processes in the specified manner.
Skills
Experience
At least three years of woodworking experience.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Astoria, New York, USA, with easy access to New York City.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 31 to USD 36.93 per hour.
Benefits
Benefits are provided through United Furniture Workers, Local 81102.
Culture
Steinway & Sons offers a workplace shaped by precision craftsmanship, musical heritage, and a shared commitment to exceptional piano making. Its distinctive environment brings together artisanal expertise and technical innovation, with an emphasis on meticulous attention to detail and the transmission of specialist skills.
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