Quality Control Inspector at Yamaha Guitar Group – Union CIty, California
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About This Position
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. is a leading manufacturer committed to providing the best products for guitar players through several distinct brands: Yamaha, Line 6, and Ampeg, as well as the brands of Córdoba Music Group: Córdoba and Guild guitars, HumiCase instrument cases, and DeArmond® pickups.
DESCRIPTION
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 an Quality Control Inspector to join the team!
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 Union City office.
You will be responsible for inspecting and testing incoming and outgoing products such as guitars, basses, ukuleles, nylon string guitars and amplifiers. You will also assemble and test amplifiers and speaker cabinets. As this position is in our distribution warehouse you will also assist in various other tasks and schedules as needed. The ideal candidate for this job is passionate about music instruments and equipment. They are detail oriented with a can-do attitude.
Job Responsibilities
- Inspect incoming and outgoing guitar products to meet specified standards
- Adjust and repair guitar product as needed to meet specifications
- Document guitar product status and report failures to QI team
- Assemble and Test Bass Amplifiers
- Assemble and Test Bass Speaker Cabinets
- Assist team in return merchandise repair
- Maintain work area/shop cleanliness
Experience/Qualifications
What you Bring to the table:
- Guitar setup skills REQUIRED:
- Nut cutting
- Action setting
- Truss rod adjustment
- Intonation
- Soldering
- Measuring instrument skills:
- Reading ruler
- Using calipers
- Using feeler gauges
- Using multi-meter
- Hand tool skills:
- Electric Drill/Driver
- Screwdrivers
- Pliers
- Cutters
- Soldering Iron
- Files
- Stationary Tool Use:
- Belt Sander
- Drill Press
- Strong musical instrument knowledge is a must
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Prolonged periods of stand and lifting
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at time.
- Problem Solving mindset
- Can-Do Attitude
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Thorough attention to detail
What We Bring To The Table
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, LTD, Life-Insurance and 401k
- Employee Assistance wellness programs
- Employee product purchase program
- Casual dress
- Vacation, sick-time and personal time
- 9 Company Holidays
- 2 Floating Holidays
- 1 day to volunteer
- Salary Range is DOE $20/hr - $22/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.
LOCATION Union City - Distribution Center
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Full-Time
SALARY RANGE $20-$22/hr.
EOE STATEMENT
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.