What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hand Sander position at Gibson Inc and Careers?
OVERALL JOB PURPOSE
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.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Learn and execute standard operating procedures
- Successfully cross training in all sanding processes including Body Sand and Neck fit
- 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 AND 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.
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)
- Must be able to stand entire shift.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
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.