Luthier​/Finisher

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Regular Full-Time Manual Labor Shokan, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $22.00 To $25.00 Hourly

SUMMARY:
Spector Musical Instruments is looking to add a member to their Custom Shop team just outside Woodstock, NY. This position would be responsible for the assembly, carving, sanding, and fretboard preparations of our flagship, built-to-order, basses, as well as the sanding, buffing, and touch ups within the finishing department. This position requires high attention to detail, strong work ethic, a desire to achieve the highest quality of workmanship.

This is a full time position, 5 days a week, on site in Shokan, NY, working as a part of a small, dedicated team of builders carrying on the legacy of the Spector name and quality.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carving and sanding of basses post-CNC, refining the shape from machine routed lines to our renowned contoured/radiused shape, both neck and body
• Fretboard preparation, including: leveling of fret boards to ensure the highest level of playability; installation of inlays and frets; fret leveling and fretboard beveling to increase playing comfort
• Inner coat sanding
• Use of buffing wheel to achieve mirror high-gloss finish
• Application of various wood stains to instruments in preparation for finishing
• Instrument assembly: gluing of the body wings to the carved and prepared necks to be CNC’d
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by management

REQUIREMENTS /

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High attention, and fine eye, for detail