Hand Sander

Gibson-Inc; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibson-Inc in Nashville, TN, seeks a Hand Sander to finish guitars at the final back plant stage. You ensure no gaps, dings, scratches, or chip outs and sand to spec, leveraging knowledge of Gibson woods and finish expectations.

This role requires precise hand work, adherence to safety rules, 5S, and timely production flow in a fast-paced environment with cross training across sanding processes.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age or older.
• Experience with hand sanding or woodworking is preferred.
• Must be able to lift, move, and Hand Sand 16 guitars per shift.

Responsibilities

• Learn and execute standard operating procedures.
• Cross train in sanding processes (Body Sand, Neckfit).
• Must be able to lift, move, and Hand Sand 16 guitars per shift.
• Maintain quality and meet production specifications.
• Adhere to department protocols (5S and Safety).

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Flexibility

Problem solving

Clear thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Hand Sander

Regular Full Time Nashville, TN, US

Creating the ideal bare wood guitar, Hand Sanders are the last step in the back plant process of building a guitar. They are responsible for ensuring that moving forward the guitar has no gaps, dings, scratches, or chip outs, and that all areas are sanded to spec. Hand Sanders are intimately familiar with wood, including the types Gibson uses, how it reacts to heat, and moisture. This position is a critical step in creating an instrument that is both playable and aesthetically pleasing.

Essential Functions

• Learn and execute standard operating procedures
• Successfully cross training in all sanding processes including Body Sand and Neckfit
• Must be able lift, move, and Hand Sand 16 guitars per shift
• 95% pass rate based on production requirements
• Understands and meets quality standards (Specs.)
• Maintains product flow at appropriate rate
• Adheres to department protocols (5S and Safety)
• Adherence to the Gibson Cardinal Safety Rules as per the Gibson Playbook for Cardinal Safety Rules and General Safety Rules.
• Obligation to submit safety observations for identified hazards using the safety observation QR code.
• Support the comprehensive Safety Management System (SMS) to ensure a safe work environment, maintain compliance with regulations, and improvement of our safety processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Solutions oriented approach to challenges/issues
• Outstanding time management skillset with the ability to prioritize without direct supervision
• Teamwork and project management skills combined with ability to work as part of a team
• Results oriented and driven, with a track record for delivering to plan
• Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing circumstances.
• Able to proactively question and challenge to prioritize and identify solutions in timely manner
• Clear and logical thinker
• Relish working in a company with a diverse and fast paced environment

Required Education and Experience

• Results oriented and driven, with a track record for delivering to plan.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Protect management skills combined with ability to work as part of a team

Personal Qualities

• Passionate about working and winning in a team environment.
• Results oriented and driven, with a track record for delivering to plan
• Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing circumstances. Able to proactively question and challenge to prioritize and identify solutions in timely manner
• Clear and logical thinker
• Relish working in a company with a diverse, challenging, and fast paced environment

Physical Demands

• Basic physical stances and actions (sitting, standing, walking)