Wildwood Manufacturing in Arcata, CA is hiring a beginning guitar/bass neck finisher.
We are a small family company operating since 2007 under the same ownership and are a leading manufacturer of bodies and necks for the electric guitar/bass industry. With a growing international client base, Wildwood is looking to add capacity, which is where a successful candidate for this position will fit in.
This is a full-time position with a hard requirement of prior experience in woodworking, experience in finish sanding techniques in preferred. We will train you to become an electric guitar and bass neck sander, and as your skills advance there are opportunities for increases in salary.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
This position will start on the front end of our neck finishing process performing prep sanding for the neck finishing team. You'll receive necks fresh from the CNC, blend transitions, level out pegheads, and install inlay with a sharp eye to detail and repetition.
REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or GED
Prior experience in woodworking is required
Valid driver’s license
Basic math literacy (e.g., fractions, arithmetic)
Sharp attention to detail
Punctual, consistent attendance, willingness to work OT when needed
Ability to follow detailed instructions and best practices
Ability to receive constructive feedback and apply to future work
Ability to work on feet for long periods of time and lift loads of up to 30 lbs. on occasion
SCHEDULE
Full time, 40 hours per week, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Monday-Friday, with overtime periodically available/needed on Saturdays.
STARTING PAY
$18+ / hr DOE – $1 automatic increase if retained after 90 days (about 3 months)
BENEFITS:
401(K) with employer matching
Paid time off
Paid holidays
All employees are eligible to make one neck and one body for themselves each calendar year
Milestone-based employee lunches with raffles for schwag
Apply in person at the address below, submit a resume via this email link.
Wildwood Manufacturing
1055 Samoa Blvd.
Arcata, CA 95521