Production Sander

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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)

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