ESP Careers
ESP CAREERS: BE PART OF THE BEST
Located in North Hollywood, CA, The ESP Guitar Company is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of quality musical instruments. ESP brands include ESP Custom Shop, ESP Original Series, ESP/LTD Signature Series, ESP USA, ESP E-II, and LTD. We are always looking for motivated people who have a passion about music and the tools used to make it. ESP has been named as one of the fastest growing guitar manufacturers. Our employees enjoy excellent compensation and benefits, a casual musician-friendly work environment, and much more.
The ESP Guitar Company is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
CURRENT JOB OPENINGS AT ESP
TITLE: WOOD SHOP TECH
JOB SUMMARY
- Perform the day-to-day responsibilities and duties of guitar manufacturing within the wood shop of the ESP USA Guitar Manufacturing Facility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Process wood to specifications using machinery such as jointers, planers, thickness sanders, and bandsaws
- Verifying specifications of processed lumber
- Assist in the construction and assembly of guitars
- Verify calculations and alignments of all components
- Operate hand sanders and sanding tools to prepare surfaces of wood for finishing
- Remove imperfections in surfaces wood and ensure all specifications are within tolerances
- Maintain a quota of pieces assembled or prepared per day, set by Wood Shop Supervisor
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of wood processing in a production setting to meet both weekly and monthly goals/quotas
- Basic knowledge of wood shop machinery such as jointers, planers, thickness sanders, bandsaws, presses, routers, and other tooling
- Beginner to intermediate experience in wood sanding/shaping/cutting/gluing
- High attention to detail
- Monitor sanding process to ensure quality and efficiency
- Problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Time management and organizational skills
- Ability to maintain a consistent teamwork mentality
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to keep and maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Must adhere to company safety policies
- Must speak, read and write English
PAY RANGE: $17.50-$19/HR
TITLE: GUITAR TECH
JOB SUMMARY
- Perform inspection of new instruments in the Quality Control Department at ESP Guitars USA.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Quality Control inspection/setup of electric and acoustic instruments
- Maintain a quota of instruments inspected/setup on a daily basis to meet department goals
- Diagnose problems and trouble-shooting on a regular basis
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years guitar or bass playing experience
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of guitar setup and maintenance to meet daily goals/quotas
- Education in guitar set-up and maintenance is a plus
- Basic knowledge of tools used for guitar setup and maintenance
- High attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to multitask
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Time management and organizational skills
- Ability to maintain a consistent teamwork mentality
- Ability to keep and maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Must adhere to company safety policies
- Must speak, read and write English
- Must be at least 18 years old