Neck Assembler

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, which has been on every stage since 1873, Kramer, the original MADE TO ROCK HARD guitar brand, Gibson Amps, the home of tone, KRK, behind great music for over 30 years, and Maestro, the founder of effect pedals.

Job Summary

Neck Assembler is the role relating to specific tasks in the Neck Line. Building fingerboards, gluing and pressing complete neck assemblies, doing the detailed hand work that comes with building the final neck assembly. Team members must be familiar with all neck shapes, fingerboard varieties, and distinguishing specifications related to the final required dimensions of each neck. Producing an ideal neck is paramount to creating a guitar that is both perfectly playable and aesthetically pleasing.

Essential Functions

• Learn and execute process Standard of Work
• Meet expected productivity standards
• Able to use an assortment of precise hand tools and machines
• 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 knowledge of various production models
• Strong attention to detail
• 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
• Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing circumstances. Able to proactively question and challenge to prioritize and identify solutions.

Required Education and Experience

• Results oriented and driven with a track record for delivering to plan
• Previous Neckline experience is a plus
• 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

• 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
• Must be available for overtime and occasional Saturdays

Travel Requirements

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

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift 2.5 lbs.
• Able to work on their feet for the entire shift

Nota Bene:

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.