Within Fender Musical Instrument Corporation’s (“FMIC”) global Manufacturing team, we are focused on delivering operational excellence to the business and our customers by promoting collaboration, building trust, and setting high standards. Our mission is to support and enable the makers who fuel the pursuit of musical expression. We are currently searching for an exceptional Polisher to join our team in Corona, CA.

An American icon, Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence extending beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument, it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

The Polisher for Buff and Polish will demonstrate all aspects of polishing, processing, and fitting of raw wood parts. Performs a variety of hand and/or machine operations to buff and polish bodies or necks to a finished polished appearance as the final process of the guitar. Additionally, the ability to execute repairs, inspect prior to final acceptance and final process are all required. Additional responsibilities and duties may apply.

Essential Functions

• Buff and polish parts to specific detailed requirements

• Follow instructions as directed by Supervisor
• Ensures own production conforms to requirements of quality and schedule.
• Inspects input/output quality requirements on all units processed.
• Follows approved procedures to complete all assigned tasks
• Maintains work area in a clean, repaired and organized manner
• Handles and stores all regulated materials in compliance with company policy, state and federal regulations and in accordance to the material safety data sheets
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications 

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Communicates and works well with others
• Good attendance record
• Safety commitment
• Good hand dexterity
• Read and interpret work instructions
• Basic knowledge of the correct use of hand power tools
• Guitar or musical background preferred but not required 

About Fender Musical Instruments:

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender®, Squier®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, EVH®, Charvel® and Groove Tubes®, among others. For more information, visit www.fender.com. FMIC offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and an equipment purchase program to help you get the band back together. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.

Fender is required by law in certain jurisdictions to include a pay scale in the job posting for this position. “Pay scale” means the salary or hourly wage range that Fender reasonably expects to pay for this position; it is neither a promise nor a guarantee of the compensation that the successful candidate will receive. The pay scale for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that Fender considers in making compensation decisions, including, without limitation: skill set, experience, and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. If this is a remote position, the pay scale disclosed herein may be adjusted further based upon the applicable geographic differential associated with the location from which the successful candidate will work. Please note that it is not typical for a Fender employee to be at or near the top of the pay scale for their role – especially as a new hire – and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Subject to the foregoing, the current pay rate for this position is $18.00 per hour.