ESP CAREERS: BE PART OF THE BEST

ESP Careers - The ESP Guitar Company Skip to main content Search Log in Sign up Products New for 2026 Guitar/Bass Finder Guitars Basses ESP USA Discontinued Player Grade Cases Apparel & Accessories International Only Custom Shop Overview Custom Gallery Custom Order Form ESP Original Series ESP USA Overview / Models Configurator Dealers & Distributors News Media ESP Videos Product Demos All Access Spotlights Training/Education Tech Corner ESP Ads Dealers Dealer Locator Online Dealers USA Series Dealers & Distributors International Dealers International Distributors Artists Artist Roster Artist Photo Gallery Support Customer Service Warranty Registration ESP Warranty Shop ESP Return Policy FAQ Owner's Manual Product Archives Dealer Downloads Community Sign Up Events Photos Videos Members Conduct Policy Careers 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: PAINT TECH/BUFFER JOB SUMMARY Perform guitar manufacturing duties in the paint/buffing department at ESP USA Guitar Manufacturing Facility, focusing on sanding and buffing clearcoat finished guitars to specifications. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Sand and buff clearcoat finished guitars using hand sanders and buffing machines Process guitars to specifications, removing paint imperfections within tolerances Prepare surfaces for buffing and maintain daily production quotas Demonstrate urgency in completing orders to meet production goals Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Experience sanding/buffing/polishing urethane and polyester resin clear coated finishes (highly preferred) Guitar manufacturing experience in fast-paced production environment (highly preferred) Surface preparation and painting experience (guitars, autobody, cabinet finishing) Basic to intermediate paint processing knowledge for production quotas Familiarity with orbital sanders, buffing wheels, and related tools High attention to detail and quality control Strong problem-solving, communication, and time management skills Ability to multitask and work effectively in a team environment Commitment to maintaining clean, safe working conditions Must speak, read, and write English fluently Adherence to company safety policies required STARTING PAY: $18-$19/HR Inquire about this position at HR@espguitars.com 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 STARTING PAY: $18-$19/HR Inquire about this position at HR@espguitars.com 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 STARTING PAY: $18-$19/HR Inquire about this position at HR@espguitars.com PRICING AND SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Contact Support © Copyright 2026, The ESP Guitar Company, 5433 West San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA 90039 USA - PH: (800) 423-8388 - INTL: (818) 766-2097 - FAX: (818) 506-1378 Design by SilverFrog Accessibility Reset All Profiles Seizure Safe Vision Impaired ADHD Friendly Cognitive Text Size A − A A + Spacing S − S S + Line Height H − H H + Word Spacing W − W W + Dyslexia Font Left-Align Text Color High Contrast Dark Mode Invert Monochrome Low Saturation Highlight Links Motion & Media No Animations Pause Media Cursor Large Black Large White Reading Reading Guide Focus Mask Accessibility Statement × Notice Our site uses cookies to enhance your experience and understand how you use our site. 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