Quality Technician

Quality Control SpecialistEnsures 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 FunctionsEvaluate Form, Fit, Function & Finish of Gibson InstrumentsVerify Proper Instrument Set Up - String Action, Neck Set, etcComplete Instrument Checklist, Shipping Label, Photo GenerationScan Instrument Into RFID Database SystemLog Defects Into Defect DatabaseConduct Advanced Musical Instrument Set Up & RepairProblem Solve & Communicate Instrument Defects To Departmental Team Leads & SupervisorsStanding For Long Periods of Time – (8-12 hours)Maintain and Clean Designated Work AreaSupport In Any Area of Gibson Brands, Inc That Requires AssistanceAdherence 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 ExperienceMinimum of 5 Years Guitar Playing ExperienceMinimum 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 & StandardsEssential KnowledgeExcellent Written and Oral Communication SkillsBasic Computer Knowledge – Excel, Word, Web Based Cloud Applications, RFID ScanningSolutions Oriented Approach to Challenges/IssuesStrong Team Work EthicPersonal QualitiesFlexibility to Adapt Quickly to Changing CircumstancesCurious in Nature and Always Looking to Question, Learn, and Look for Better Ways To Do ThingsRelish Working In A Company With a Diverse and Fast Paced EnvironmentPersonable, Fun, Team OrientedGreat Attention To DetailTravel RequirementsOccasional travel to other facilities may be required, typically less than 10% of the time.Physical DemandsBasic physical stances and actions (sitting, standing, walking)Must be able to stand entire shift.Ability to lift up to 25 pounds