Guitar Neck Sander - Entry-Level, Full-Time Craft

Warmoth Guitar Products, Inc.; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

Warmoth Guitar Products, Inc. is seeking an Entry Level Neck Sander to join our manufacturing team in Puyallup, WA. This on-site role includes training, full-time hours, and a stable daytime schedule, with starting wages and potential for growth as you learn the craft of neck manufacturing.

You will hand sand guitar necks, address fine details, and prep components for the next steps in production. We offer comprehensive benefits and a team-focused environment that values craftsmanship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of relevant woodworking/production experience preferred.
• Knowledge of electric sanders and hand tools.
• Ability to stand for 8 hours and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Hand sand the neck to address fine details such as the fingerboard ramp and heel transition.
• Remove cutter marks, hard lines, and scratches to reach the desired shape and quality of neck.
• Sand the headstock and heel to remove sharp edges, scratches, dents and other imperfections.
• Sand the perimeter of the neck, removing tear out and machining marks.
• Drill out truss rod holes on the top and bottom of the neck and install truss rods into the neck back.
• Identify the fingerboard type and size and pair it with a neck shaft.
• Glue fingerboards to the front of the neck.
• Install filler strips and plugs into the neck according to style.
• Install dots and side dots with the correct material and into their proper locations.
• Perform final quality control and cleanup by inspecting the neck for quality standards.

Skills

Hand sanding

Woodworking

Attention to detail

Quality focus

Repetitive work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electric sanders

Hand tools

Job description

Warmoth Guitar Products, Inc. is seeking an Entry Level Neck Sander to join our manufacturing team in Puyallup, WA. This on-site role includes training, full-time hours, and a stable daytime schedule, with starting wages and potential for growth as you learn the craft of neck manufacturing.

You will hand sand guitar necks, address fine details, and prep components for the next steps in production. We offer comprehensive benefits and a team-focused environment that values craftsmanship.