Quality Technician

Gibson-Inc; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibson Brands, Inc in Nashville is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure our guitars meet strict quality standards. You will inspect instruments, perform advanced setup and repair, and contribute to accurate documentation and RFID tracking.

The role requires deep guitar-playing experience, hands-on repair skills, and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment. Long shifts and teamwork are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years guitar playing experience.
• Minimum 5 years advanced guitar setup knowledge with ability to assess playability and setup.
• Minimum 2 years basic guitar repair skills including soldering and electronics.
• Ability to adhere to internal quality specifications and standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge (Excel, Word, cloud apps, RFID).
• Solution-oriented, strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate form, fit, function & finish of Gibson instruments.
• Complete instrument checklist, shipping label, photo generation.
• Scan instrument into RFID database system.
• Conduct advanced musical instrument setup & repair.
• Identify defects and communicate findings to leads & supervisors.
• Stand for long periods (8-12 hours) and maintain work area.
• Support safety management system and compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Guitar playing

Advanced guitar setup

Guitar repair skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Curiosity

Tools

Soldering

Electronic schematics

Bridge modification

Fret repair/replacement

Finish wet sanding & buffing

Parts replacement

RFID scanning

Excel/Word

Job description

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Quality Technician

Final Assembly Regular Full Time Nashville, TN, US

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
• Complete Instrument Checklist, Shipping Label, Photo Generation
• Scan Instrument Into RFID Database System
• 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
• 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 Education and Experience

• 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
• Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills
• Basic Computer Knowledge - Excel, Word, Web Based Cloud Applications, RFID Scanning
• Solutions Oriented Approach to Challenges/Issues
• Strong Team Work Ethic

Personal Qualities

• Flexibility to Adapt Quickly to Changing Circumstances
• Curious in Nature and Always Looking to Question, Learn, and Look for Better Ways To Do Things
• Relish Working In A Company With a Diverse and Fast Paced Environment
• Personable, Fun, Team Oriented

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel to other facilities may be required, typically less than 10% of the time.

Physical Demands

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