Quality Inspector

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

Ensures 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 guitar playing & set up experience and skills.

Essential Functions

• Evaluate Form, Fit, Function & Finish of Gibson Instruments.
• Verify Proper Instrument Set Up - String Action, Neck Set, etc.
• Complete Instrument Checklist, Shipping Label, and Photo Generation.
• Scan Instrument into RFID Database System.
• Log defects into Defect Database.
• Problem solve & communicate Instrument Defects to Departmental Team Leads & Supervisors.
• Maintain and clean designated work area.
• Support in any area of Gibson USA that requires assistance.
• 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

• 3-5 Years Guitar Playing Experience
• Great attention to detail.
• Basic guitar maintenance knowledge - changing strings, string height adjustments, ability to evaluate acceptable instrument playability, structural soundness, cosmetic adequacy etc.
• Ability to adhere to Gibson Internal Quality Specifications & Standards
• Strong teamwork ethic.

Required Education and Experience

• Results oriented and driven, with a track record for delivering to plan.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Basic computer knowledge - Excel, Word, Web Based Cloud Applications, RFID Scanning.

Essential Knowledge

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• 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

Travel Requirements

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

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand entire shift 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.