Body Line Machine Operator

Body Line Machine Operator

Gibson Inc., the leading iconic guitar brand, has shaped the sound of generations of musicians and music lovers across genres for over 130 years. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nashville, Gibson has a legacy of world-class craftsmanship, legendary music partnerships, and progressive product evolution that is unrivaled among musical instrument companies. The Gibson portfolio includes Gibson, the leading guitar brand, as well as many beloved and recognizable music brands, including Epiphone, Kramer, Gibson Amps, KRK, and Maestro.

The purpose of the Body Line Machine Operator is to receive product from the Rough Mill and to use a variety of machines to sand, shape and prepare the guitar body for the next department. An adaptable and flexible mentality is critical, as there are several different types of machines utilized in this department.

Essential Functions

• Learn and execute standard operating procedures.
• Able to safely and efficiently operate an oscillating sander, handheld pneumatic drum sander, a slack belt sander, and routing table.
• 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

• Develop a strong understanding of the models and machine function.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Outstanding time management skillset with the ability to prioritize without direct supervision.

Required Education and Experience

• Results oriented and driven, with a track record for delivering to plan.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Essential Knowledge

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Solutions oriented approach to challenges/issues
• Outstanding time management skillset with the ability to prioritize without direct supervision
• Team work and project 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
• Must be available for overtime and occasional Saturday

Travel Requirements

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

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand all day and lift guitars throughout the day.

The company's Job Descriptions are not intended to be a complete detailed account of all expected/anticipated activities. We operate in a fast-moving and competitive global environment and therefore need employees to be flexible.