Sawmill Production Worker - Tonewood

Bourgeois Guitars
Lewiston, ME | USA
Full Time

About Us
Bourgeois Guitars is a world-renowned maker of high-end acoustic instruments, headquartered in Lewiston, Maine. Our sawmill operation produces premium red spruce and hardwood tonewoods used in Bourgeois instruments and supplied to respected partners and luthiers around the world. We combine traditional craftsmanship with modern milling practices to create materials thatmeet the highest standards of acoustic performance. As part of a small, dedicated team, our employees play a direct role in shaping the quality, consistency, and artistry that Bourgeois Guitars is known for.

Job Summary
The Sawmill Production Worker (Tonewood) supports the day-to-day processing of red spruce and hardwood logs into instrument-grade materials for Bourgeois Guitars and our partners. This role involves hands-on work with sawmill machinery, material handling, quality checks, and general production support. The ideal candidate is reliable, safety-minded, and takes pride in contributing to the creation of high-quality tonewood used in world-class acoustic instruments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with the processing of red spruce and hardwood logs into instrument-grade tonewood.

  • Support machine operators by staging materials, moving lumber, and preparing work areas.

  • Perform material handling duties, including loading, stacking, sorting, and banding wood.

  • Assist with purchase orders, invoices, and related accounting processes

  • Coordinate communications with internal teams and external partners

  • Monitor inventory records and support various transactions

  • Assist in research and verification of inventory data

  • Ensure accuracy and compliance in all documentation and reporting

Qualifications

  • Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.

  • Ability to safely perform physical labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for extended periods, and working in a fast-paced production environment.

  • Willingness to learn sawmill processes, machinery basics, and tonewood standards.

  • Basic ability to read measurements and use common hand tools.

  • Familiarity with common power tools and shop equipment (e.g., saws, drills, sanders).

  • Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

  • Ability to follow safety procedures and use required PPE.

  • Positive attitude and ability to work well as part of a small team.

Prefered Experience

  • Previous experience in woodworking, carpentry, sawmill, lumberyard, or manufacturing environments.

  • Forklift experience or certification.

  • Basic mechanical aptitude or experience assisting with equipment maintenance.

  • Experience working in a production or shop environment.

Employment Type

Full-time position (minimum 40 hours per week), with occasional overtime as needed to support production goals and meet customer demand.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Matching 401(k), Paid Holidays and Vacation

Applying

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

Please, no unsolicited phone calls.