White Wood CNC Operator

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

The purpose of the Milling CNC Operator is to take rough cut components and to mill precise dimensions and details that prepare the components to be assembled into the final product. CNC Milling is where the rough materials begin to take shape into guitars. Team members are required to have a great attention to detail and intimate knowledge of the types, and properties of wood. Milling is where a Gibson Guitar begins and is a vital process in the creation of a guitar that is both beautiful and has that distinct Gibson Sound.

Essential Functions

• Learn and execute standard operating procedures.
• Safely operate complex CNC machinery.
• Perform routine checks for safety and quality on all tools associated with machines.
• Inspect incoming wood for cracks, color grading, and grain defects.
• 95% pass rate based on production requirements.
• Operate to a set weekly output schedule.
• 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. 
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Outstanding time management skillset with the ability to prioritize without direct supervision. 
• Develop a strong understanding of all guitar models.

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

• Basic physical stances and actions (sitting, standing, walking)
• Must be able to stand all day and lift guitars throughout the day.