Members 's mel gibson Posted August 12, 2008 Members Share Posted August 12, 2008 This sounds interesting. http://forums.gibson.com/Default.aspx?g=posts&t=5840 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JC777 Posted August 12, 2008 Members Share Posted August 12, 2008 I can't wait for all the "It must be in the QC department" comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Puckman Posted August 12, 2008 Members Share Posted August 12, 2008 Because of the overwhelming success and demand for Gibson USA manufactured instruments, Gibson USA in Nashville, Tennessee must immediately increase the general labor and manufacturing employee base by approximately 200 people. Gee. And here I thought the exhorbitant prices they were asking for were going to result in decreased demand.... /sarcasm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iansmitchell Posted August 12, 2008 Members Share Posted August 12, 2008 I think this MAY end in lower prices.Which I'd like. EDIT:I like how "basic woodworking and tool knowledge" is a plus, and not a requirement.Then, anyone in the plant gets to be known as a "luthier" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Johnny Z Posted August 12, 2008 Members Share Posted August 12, 2008 Retirement is comin' soon, and I'd like a second career but I don't want to live in Tennessee. When they open a shop in Oregon I'll be ready to apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iansmitchell Posted August 12, 2008 Members Share Posted August 12, 2008 Retirement is comin' soon, and I'd like a second career but I don't want to live in Tennessee. When they open a shop in Oregon I'll be ready to apply. I think gibson should start a factory in either georgia or southern kentucky. Gibson chose nashville (and kamalazoo) for its low avarage income and prevalence of workers. Southern kentucky and georgia should have a turn.Low income, cheap land, proximity to ports... Plus, I'd be able to drive north to georgia to check out the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mymindsok Posted August 12, 2008 Members Share Posted August 12, 2008 Don't think for a minute that Gibby didnt think about the world wide reputation that Nashville has for being "Music City USA". :poke: Actually MC USA is LA but who cares? LA is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iansmitchell Posted August 13, 2008 Members Share Posted August 13, 2008 Don't think for a minute that Gibby didnt think about the world wide reputation that Nashville has for being "Music City USA". :poke: Actually MC USA is LA but who cares? LA is They've been in nashville for like, a hundred years. Was it music city back then, when they were making mandolins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zerkalo Posted August 13, 2008 Members Share Posted August 13, 2008 They probably pay complete crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iansmitchell Posted August 13, 2008 Members Share Posted August 13, 2008 They probably pay complete crap. 60/hour is the highest paying manufacturing position. IIRCI believe that's for setting and fretting necks. Hence the convesion to plek machines.But the lower floor work, like soldering, buffing caps, etc probably isn't well payed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Naranolic Posted August 13, 2008 Members Share Posted August 13, 2008 60/hour is the highest paying manufacturing position. IIRC I believe that's for setting and fretting necks. Hence the convesion to plek machines. But the lower floor work, like soldering, buffing caps, etc probably isn't well payed Hopefully the process of migrating to the plek machines takes a while. Would be a shame if alot of jobs are lost due to that. Unfortunately that is a likely scenario. Damn that avatar makes me hungry! I need a burger like I need a heart attack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zerkalo Posted August 13, 2008 Members Share Posted August 13, 2008 60/hour is the highest paying manufacturing position. IIRCI believe that's for setting and fretting necks. Hence the convesion to plek machines.But the lower floor work, like soldering, buffing caps, etc probably isn't well payedOoops, my bad. I guess I didn't do the reading. That's pretty damn good.I expected something like 10/hr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lndianScout Posted August 13, 2008 Members Share Posted August 13, 2008 I'd have to show up in a Fender t-shirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iansmitchell Posted August 13, 2008 Members Share Posted August 13, 2008 Ooops, my bad. I guess I didn't do the reading. That's pretty damn good.I expected something like 10/hr. Opening floor positions pay 15/hour, IIRC. That would be the (relatively) unskilled labor gibson seems to be looking for now, by and large. However, gibson is likely more inclined to promote within and train fret levelers, neck setters, et cetera than to look outward for already skilled laborers. It's kind of a corporate ladder deal, y'know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 's mel gibson Posted August 13, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 13, 2008 If I was 18 years old again, I think I'd go for it. And my only credentials would be that I'd played guitar for 8 years and love the brand. So teach me! And to increase my chances I'd get an Industrial First Aid certificate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cavpilot Posted August 13, 2008 Members Share Posted August 13, 2008 Don't think for a minute that Gibby didnt think about the world wide reputation that Nashville has for being "Music City USA". :poke: Actually MC USA is LA but who cares? LA is Having lived in both places, Nashville has a better music scene unless you're into punk or rap. Bagpipes aren't too hip in NashVegas either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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