C.F. Martin & Co.® has been making the finest handcrafted acoustic guitars since 1833. For the biggest names and the most revered musical legends. For the pioneers, the rebels, and the dreamers. For anyone who cares about music and loves making it.

There's a passion that runs through this organization. From our employees to our loyal customers to our business partners across the globe. This passion fuels our ambition to make the very best tools designed to help every artist share their music with the world for generations to come. Nearly 200 years of making great music. And we're ready for the next 200. Want to come with us?

Description

Are you passionate about woodworking and guitar craftsmanship? Join our team as a Guitar Binding Installer! In this rewarding role, you will be at the forefront of creating beautiful and durable pieces that reflect both artistry and quality. Our company takes pride in producing exceptional guitars with meticulous attention to detail, and we're looking for talented individuals who share our love for craftsmanship. As a Guitar Binding Installer, you will work with a diverse range of materials, utilizing your skills to accurately install bindings on our wide array of guitar models. You'll become an essential part of our production process, collaborating with other skilled artisans and contributing to the overall success of our guitar line. Your work will help us maintain our reputation for excellence, and you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive, friendly team environment. If you have a keen eye for detail, we would love to see how you can fit into our team. Come and let your skills shine while making beautiful pieces of art that our customers will cherish for years to come!

Responsibilities

• Install guitar bindings with precision and care to quality specifications
• Collaborate with our team members to ensure design specifications are met
• Inspect bindings for quality and consistency throughout the installation process
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace to ensure safety and efficiency
• Replace or repair bindings as needed to uphold production standards
• Potentially train new team members on binding installation techniques and best practices

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Ability to work with various types of wood and binding materials
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and dexterity, performing this job would require using small hand-held type tools (saws, chisels, files, x-acto knife, etc.) and binding cement/glue material.
• Each operator is also responsible for sharpening their own chisels, following daily production schedule and monitoring/reporting inventory needs to the Department Manager or Assistant Manager.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and processes related to guitar binding
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment
• Basic knowledge of tools and equipment used in binding installation

Work Hours: 

2nd shift – 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

Production demands may necessitate overtime Monday through Thursday.