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 Team Lead 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 Team Lead for Metal Shop will play a pivotal role in overseeing the daily operations of our Metal Shop, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met. This position requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a commitment to driving continuous improvement within the metal shop. 

Essential Functions

• Lead and mentor a team of machine operators, ensuring they adhere to company policies and safety procedures.
• Provide guidance, training, and performance feedback to team members.
• Foster a collaborative and positive working environment.
• Collaborate with production manager to develop and implement production schedules.
• Allocate resources and assign tasks to meet production targets and deadlines.
• Operate and maintain various machines, ensuring optimal performance and troubleshooting issues as they arise.
• Assist team members with machine setup, tool changes, and adjustments.
• Monitor and enforce quality control measures to ensure all products meet industry standards and customer specifications.
• Conduct inspections and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Manage inventory levels of materials, tools, and supplies required for machine operations.
• Coordinate with procurement to reorder supplies as needed.
• Promote a safety-first culture by enforcing safety protocols and addressing safety concerns promptly.
• Conduct regular safety audits and train team members on safe operating practices.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and increased productivity.
• Implement best practices and efficiency improvements within the metal shop.
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years operations /manufacturing experience preferable in Fender
• Ability to read, understand and communicate in English & Spanish preferred

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 $21.00 per hour.