Job Summary: Ensures that the Gibson Brands, Inc delivers a quality product by inspecting Gibson guitars to established quality levels and standards in a specialized, specific manner requiring advanced guitar playing & set up experience and skills with the ability to conduct musical instrument repair.
Essential Functions:
- Evaluate Form, Fit, Function & Finish of Gibson Instruments
- Verify Proper Instrument Set Up - String Action, Neck Set, etc
- Complete Instrument Checklist, Shipping Label, Photo Generation
- Scan Instrument Into RFID Database System
- Log Defects Into Defect Database
- Conduct Advanced Musical Instrument Set Up & Repair
- Problem Solve & Communicate Instrument Defects To Departmental Team Leads & Supervisors
- Standing For Long Periods of Time – (8-12 hours)
- Maintain and Clean Designated Work Area
- Support In Any Area of Gibson Brands, Inc That Requires Assistance
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Minimum of 5 Years Guitar Playing Experience
- Minimum of 5 Years Advanced Guitar Set Up Knowledge - Ability To Evaluate & Assess Acceptable Instrument Playability, Structural Soundness, Cosmetic Adequacy of Electric/Acoustic/Bass Guitar, Bluegrass & Folk Instruments By Conducting Full Instrument Set Ups (Neck/Truss Rod & String Height Adjustments, Floyd Rose Set Up, etc.)
- Minimum 2 Years Basic Guitar Repair Skills – Soldering Skills, Electronic Schematics, Bridge Modification, Fret Repair/Replacement, Finish Wet Sanding & Buffing, Parts Replacement, etc.
- Ability To Adhere To Gibson Internal Quality Specifications & Standards
Education and Experience:
- Results oriented and driven, with a track record for delivering to plan.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Basic computer knowledge – Excel, Word, Web Based Cloud Applications, RFID Scanning.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to stand entire shift and lift guitars throughout the day.
The company’s Job Descriptions are not intended to be a complete detailed account of all expected/anticipated activities. We operate in a fast-moving and competitive global environment and therefore need employees to be flexible.
FOR YOUR SECURITY AND PROTECTION - PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY CORRESPONDENCE FOR POSITIONS WILL BE EITHER FROM ADP/WORKFORCE OR FROM A GIBSON.COM EMAIL ADDRESS.
We celebrate diversity and Gibson Brands, Inc is an Equal Opportunity employer.
