Sawmill Operator

Bourgeois Guitars
Lewiston, ME | USA
Full-Time | On Site

About Us
Bourgeois Guitars is a world-renowned maker of high-end handcrafted instruments. Our sawmill produces premium red spruce and hardwood tonewoods used in our guitars and supplied to respected luthiers worldwide. This is a hands-onmanufacturing role on a small, skilled team where safety, quality, craftsmanship, and continuous learning matter.

Job Summary
Build a skilled trade with us. You do not need previous sawmill experience to apply. We are looking for someone who is dependable, mechanically inclined, attentive to detail, and ready to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Process red spruce and hardwood material into instrument-grade tonewood using established procedures and quality standards.

• Operate sawmill and material-handling equipment safely and efficiently after training.

• Assist with saw setup, blade changes, equipment adjustments, and routine maintenance.

• Perform visual quality checks and learn how material characteristics affect grade, yield, and value.

• Sort, stack, label, and move material accurately throughout the production process.

• Monitor workflow and communicate production, quality, safety, or equipment concerns.

• Work independently on assigned tasks while continuing to develop sawmill and grading skills.

• Support daily production goals through teamwork, reliability, and attention to detail.

• Help newer employees learn basic processes and safe work practices as experience grows.

Qualifications

• Reliable attendance, dependable transportation, and a strong work ethic.

• Comfort working in an active manufacturing environment around industrial equipment.

• Mechanical aptitude and an interest in learning equipment operation, setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

• Ability to follow instructions, measure accurately, solve problems, and maintain close attention to detail.

• Commitment to safe work practices, PPE requirements, housekeeping, and product quality.

• Experience in manufacturing, woodworking, carpentry, lumber, sawmill, or a related environment is preferred, but not required.

• Forklift experience is helpful.

Physical Work and Environment

• Frequent standing, lifting, material handling, and work around sawmill machinery.

• Physical work performed in an active mill environment.

• Responsibility for maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workspace.

Benefits

  • Hourly pay based on experience and skill level

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) with employer matching contributions

  • Paid Holidays and Vacation

  • Hands-on training and opportunities to grow into more advanced sawmill responsibilities.

Applying

Apply today to join a team where your work directly supports quality craftsmanship and world-class instruments.

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to rwebster@bourgeoisguitars.com

Please, no unsolicited phone calls