Sander/Buffer-Temp

Yamaha Guitar Group, home to iconic brands like Line 6, Ampeg, Córdoba, and Guild, is at the forefront of innovation and creativity in designing and building equipment for guitarists. We are looking for a motivated and highly technical Sander/Buffer to join the team! This is a temporary position with the possiblity of becoming full-time/permanent.

Yamaha Guitar Group is a small company, so our ideal candidate is able to work cross-functionally and collaborate to find the best solutions to complex problems. Our company has a unique culture, including game nights, company “jams”, and corporate sustainability and responsibility efforts to constantly improve our impact globally.

This role will be based from our Oxnard office and the applicant must be able to commute on a daily basis.

The purpose of the Sander/Buffer is to achieve the final finish on the ideal guitar. This job includes having to grind, lap, polish and operate buffing machine tool setters. This position requires a high attention to detail and a steady hand.

Essential Functions:

• Grind, lap, sand, clean, or polish guitars to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing, using hand tools and power tools
• Hold guitar against rotating buffing wheel to polish to our quality standards
• Remove defects such as orange peel and other finishing imperfections
• Move controls to adjust, start or stop equipment during grinding and polishing processes
• Load and adjust work pieces onto equipment or worktables, using hand tools
• Work with the paint department on repairs, touch ups and fallout. Often repairing as needed and on the spot

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of finishing processes in a manufacturing or shop environment
• Must have a steady hand with the ability to correctly work with wood surfaces
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide feedback to fellow workers
• Strong attention to detail

Education and Experience:

• Results oriented and driven, with a track record for delivering to plan
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Prior woodworking experience is preferred

What you Bring to the table

• Woodworking experience is a plus
• Ability to work non-standard hours as required
• Understanding of guitar construction, manufacturing processes and machinery in a woodworking environment
• Must be able to stand and walk between departments for most of the day
• Repetitive motions, such as operating machinery, using hand tools, or sanding surface
• Must be able to lift 10-40 pounds
• Comfortable using PPE such as safety glasses, earplugs, and respirators
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize next steps in process, and pivot as needed
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills

What We Bring To The Table

• 401k
• Employee Assistance wellness programs
• Employee product purchase program
• Casual dress
• Sick-time
• Salary Range is DOE $17/hr - $19/hr

The posted pay range values provide the candidate with guidance on base compensation for the position, exclusive of overtime, and benefits-related compensation, over a range of qualifications that may fit hiring objectives. Yamaha Guitar Group will consider the individual candidate's education, work experience, applicable knowledge, skills and training, among other factors, when preparing an offer of employment.

So if you want to help us define the next generation of music products and instruments, we'd love to hear from you!

Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer and provides reasonable accommodations consistent with its legal obligations.