Body Sander

Gibson Inc • Bozeman, MT

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About The Position

The Body Sander creates the ideal bare wood guitar body and performs the last step in guitar body assembly before a neck is fitted. This role ensures guitar bodies are free of binding gaps, thumb sands, cracks, and dings, and that all areas are sanded to specification. Body sanders contribute to producing guitars that are both playable and aesthetically pleasing. Employees are expected to remain flexible in a fast-moving and competitive global environment.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail.
• Outstanding time-management skills and the ability to prioritize without direct supervision.
• Develop a strong understanding of all guitar models.
• Results-oriented and driven, with a track record of delivering to plan.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to stand all day and lift guitars throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Learn and execute standard operating procedures.
• Inspect raw wood material for cracks, pitch pockets, and grain defects.
• Safely operate multiple types of sanders to produce units with optimal finish and thickness.
• Meet a 95% pass rate based on production requirements.
• Understand and meet quality standards.
• Maintain product flow at an appropriate rate.
• Adhere to department protocols, including 5S and safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed