**Painter - Custom Shop**

at Fender Corona, CA **Fender Musical Instruments Corporation** (FMIC) is located **in Corona, CA**. Our brand mission is to accompany each player at every stage with products and brand experiences that fuel the pursuit of musical expression. Within Fender Manufacturing we are building the best quality guitars for active players, artists & influencers around the globe. Within the Fender Manufacturing facility, we are creating and delivering musical products designed to invite participation, and enhance each player's musical journey.

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, its a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

As a **Custom Shop Painter** your responsibilities include spray painting guitar & bass necks and bodies in a variety of colors and designs to meet customer needs. Will spray guitars with protective or decorative material such as paint, enamel, glaze, gel-coat, or lacquer by performing the following duties. Ensures own production conforms to requirements of quality and schedule. Inspects input/output quality requirements on all instruments processed. Complete touch-up work to bring instruments up to quality standards Follows approved procedures to complete all 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.

**About the Job:**

You will follow standard work and perform assigned operations to take place**,** respond to non-conformance by alerting Line Lead (Line stop)**,** complete your Daily 6s checklist. Assists in writing standard work instructions, participate in training and progresses through skill matrix, identify opportunity for SQDC improvement, perform regular job duties, and be Cross-Trained as needed. You will participate in continuous improvement projects and must be ready to work when the line starts and prepare the work area for the next shift if applicable.

Keep information organized and accessible, maintains clean/functional work space, works systematically/efficiently, and manages time well. Respects and follows safety policies and regulations; scans the environment for things that may pose a safety risk; encourages others to utilize safe and healthy work practices.

Critically reviews work processes to ensure quality; addresses problems that could impact quality; makes sure project deliverables and services meet all requirements and expectations; does not make the same mistakes twice. Calls attention to issues that impact customer satisfaction; views thing from the perspective of customers; encourages people to think about customers when making decisions.

You will have an opportunity to keep your technical skills current; by effectively applying specialized knowledge and skills to perform work tasks; understands and masters the technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with his/her job; shares technical expertise with others.

Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, and meets attendance/punctuality requirements**.**

Adapts to change, is open to innovative ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, adjusts plans to meet changing needs. Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere.

**What you need:**

* Effective communication skills.

* Proficient with spray booth manufacturing equipment.

* Knowledge of urethane applications on wood is desirable.

* Knowledge of guitar construction and related paint tools and techniques desirable.

* Guitar or musical background preferred but not required.

* Excellent safety record, attendance, attention to detail, interpersonal skills, humility, willingness to learn and follow direction, and knowledge of Fender / Gretsch guitars and related history.

* Excellent organizational and communication skills.

* Applicant may be required to perform work on a temporary or long-term basis on other duties per business needs.

* High School Diploma or Equivalent.

* 1 years of experience in a spray booth environment

**Benefits**

* Excellent compensation package.

* Guitars! Music!

* Medical, dental, 401(k)

**About Fender Musical Instruments:**

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the worlds 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 . 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.

Location (City) * PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS CAREFULLY: The information I've provided on this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge and subject to verification. Any misrepresentation or deliberate omission of fact in my application will be justification for refusal to employ me or for termination of my employment by Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. If employed, I shall sign the non-compete/confidentiality agreement, if applicable, in which I will agree to protect Fender Musical Instruments Corporation's confidential information. If employed, I understand that Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is an "at will" employer, in that employment is terminable at the will of the company or me at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason, or no reason. I understand that, if employed, I must at all times comply with Fender Musical Instruments Corporation's standards of work performance and business conduct. Failure to do so can result in my release without notice or severance pay. I authorize Fender Musical Instruments Corporation to obtain information about me from my previous employers and schools. *