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.

Openings on both 1st shift (5:00 AM – 1:30 PM) and 2nd shift (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM) at Gibson USA.

Job Summary

The purpose of a Scraper is to remove all fill and color from the binding, and peghead inlays. This job is accomplished through the meticulous use of spring steel blades. Scrape enables the beauty of each guitar’s non-wooden accents to shine through helping create the signature aesthetic of a Gibson Guitar.

Essential Functions

• Learn and execute standard operating procedures.
• Remove fill and color from binding and accents. 
• Able to use a razor blade safely and effectively.
• Correcting any minor defects such as scratches and dings with 320 grit sandpaper. 
• 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. 
• Develop a strong knowledge of the different models.
• 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. 

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

Travel Requirements

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

Physical Demands

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.