Guitar Repair Technician: Precision Setup & Playability

Fender; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401(k)

Paid time off

Equipment purchase program

Job summary

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation in Corona, CA is seeking a Repair Specialist to join our manufacturing team. You will evaluate and repair guitars and basses to meet Fender specifications before they move to production.

The ideal candidate has hands-on repair experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to diagnose cosmetic, mechanical, and setup issues. You will work with hand and power tools and document findings for quality teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of guitar repair or related hands-on experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of guitar and bass construction, setup, and repair techniques.
• Ability to read product specifications and quality criteria.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate guitars and basses identified by Quality Inspectors as requiring repair or adjustment before final acceptance.
• Diagnose cosmetic, mechanical, functional, setup, and playability issues using Fender specifications.
• Perform repairs involving bridges, saddles, nuts, necks, pickups, electronics, and hardware.
• File nut slots and perform related sanding and finishing work.
• Perform fret leveling, dressing, and related repairs as required.
• Adjust neck relief, string height, intonation, and pickup height.
• Tune and play-test repaired instruments to confirm functionality and playability.
• Inspect finishes for scratches or defects and perform cosmetic repairs as needed.

Skills

Guitar repair knowledge

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Feeler gauges

Rulers

Multimeters

Soldering tools

Buffing tools

Hand tools

Job description

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation in Corona, CA is seeking a Repair Specialist to join our manufacturing team. You will evaluate and repair guitars and basses to meet Fender specifications before they move to production.

The ideal candidate has hands-on repair experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to diagnose cosmetic, mechanical, and setup issues. You will work with hand and power tools and document findings for quality teams.