Thread: Guitar Making EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Jebus ! Where was this job when I was a kid ?

Nothing in the ad says you have to be a kid to apply for the job. Im 52 and would apply for the job if I wasnt already gainfully employed.

Pretty good deal considering most of us pay big dollars to do the course. Here you get paid to do the course. I like an employer that is upfront.

Does the training include a piece of paper or a qualification or something to contribute to the skill set?

Is there a reason why you are only considering locals? I've generally found that people willing to move for the job demonstrate a level of dedication and an appreciation of the job that locals take for granted.

Cheers,

Peter

Good question Pete, and one that I generally get asked about from applicants...

Basically. I reckon I can build a guitar. I can do a bit of promo work. I seem to fall #### backwards into great jobs. Im really laid back and easy going. But Im not a confident employer. It takes me a long time to get used to having that person around. I couldnt just have someone start working for me full time and be down with that. I dont want my other assistants doing the training, I want to do it. I dont want to overload them. I want them to slowly work towards perfection. I dont have a bank overdraft, or line of credit, and I dont want that either. So I like to ease into an employment situation to ensure it's the right thing for me, my bank balance, and my employee.

So, interstate applicants would need to be aware of that. It took me 3-4 months to 'ease' into working with my last assistant, and for someone starting a new life in a different state (or country) that plays on my mind, and makes me feel uncomfortable.
3-4 months or part time work probably wont be enough to provide a livable wage for a new resident.

Its more of a close team, than employer/employee. My business and reputation is number one, and anyone looking to join that team, will only ever be brought in slowly so I can keep control over the output and quality...

Keep it on topic with post relative to post no.1. All others will be deleted.

Hi my name is Peter I live 1 hour 15 minutes south of Perth. I am A mechanic by trade and currently employed. Although I have an iterest in woodwork .
I have completed a course in fine wood design and construction which was done at the Forrest Herritage Centre ,Australian school of fine wood in Dwellingup this was completed in 2008
I also have done variouse other courses Chair making with Neil Erasmus , also Marquetry courses by Gary Murfet. Currently ive been making boxes and other bits of furniture which i have incorporated marquetry into and sell them at the local tourist centre.Guitar making sounds like a good way to encorporate and develope marquetry skills. you can veiw some of my work in the marquetry forum .
Thanks..

Peter, if you're serious about applying for the job then you need to follow the instructions in Rhoads56's post.........Good luck mate!

"How to Apply:
Send an email covering letter AND a relevant resume to guitars at ormsbyguitars.com
Include contact details, etc. Include a SEPERATE list of previous experience, photos of instruments built, etc. Do not apply if you do not have any references. Do not send fuzzy out of focus photos. Last time I advertised, I had more than sixty applicants. Make yours stand out. Resumes etc must be in either WORD, or PDF format. Do not write your resume in an email... ATTACH IT to an email. Make an effort! I will look at your application for 30 seconds, before deciding if I think it warrants reading. MAKE IT COUNT.

Do not phone. Do not visit the workshop. Do not send a PM or SMS. Please, Im busy. I dont need distractions, I need help!!
Email ONLY!!

god damn wish i lived in WA! my working with bands at night would make it eassy to do this job! an would luv it!

Originally Posted by rhoads56

Do not phone. Do not visit the workshop. Do not send a PM or SMS. Please, Im busy. I dont need distractions, I need help!!

LOL, that's a cracker Perry. Great opportunity.

Originally Posted by mkat

LOL, that's a cracker Perry. Great opportunity.

Ive had a guy bring his guitar in to give me a "performance" with his dad on backing vocals, in the hope an inpromptue 'gig' will give him a better chance. I asked him if he would be giving us tunes like this each time he strung a guitar. Yes! was the enthusiastic answer...

Having said that, I had Graham Greene help me out for a couple weeks (which turned into 9 months) doing setup work. He'd string up a guitar, set it up, and then start wailing away and improvising over whatever song was on the radio. We got stuff all done, but damn it was good fun. That guy can play!

Is this position still available? I assume a great opportunity like this would have been taken long ago...

nah not yet. A few resumes were ok, but nothing jumped out at me. But, always on the look out for people.

Hi guys!

Im very interested in the position available and am thinking about applying. If that position is still available.

I'd just like to know where abouts it is you are located?

Originally Posted by Metlhed

Hi guys!

Im very interested in the position available and am thinking about applying. If that position is still available.

I'd just like to know where abouts it is you are located?

Location:
Two minutes from the beach, one minute to local shopping centre, three minutes to Fremantle, WA.