Quality Inspector & Guitar Playability Trainer

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Equipment purchase program

Job summary

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation in Corona, CA is seeking an Inspector/Trainer to inspect finished guitars and basses, communicate quality standards, and train shop personnel. The role requires playing guitar/bass to evaluate playability and setup, and to support continuous quality improvements within the factory.

The position emphasizes hands-on inspection, report generation, and close collaboration with Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of quality inspection experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to play guitar and/or bass is required.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and quality criteria.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and attention to detail.
• Experience training or coaching production employees preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect finished guitars, basses, components and processes to ensure Fender quality standards.
• Evaluate instruments for cosmetic, dimensional, functional and playability requirements before acceptance.
• Play and evaluate instruments to identify functional and playability issues.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain quality data using Excel and SAP.
• Train manufacturing staff on quality standards and inspection procedures.
• Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

Quality inspection

Guitar playing

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

SAP

Training/coaching

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation in Corona, CA is seeking an Inspector/Trainer to inspect finished guitars and basses, communicate quality standards, and train shop personnel. The role requires playing guitar/bass to evaluate playability and setup, and to support continuous quality improvements within the factory.

The position emphasizes hands-on inspection, report generation, and close collaboration with Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams.