Quality Inspector

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.

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.

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.

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.