Sander, Buff & Polish

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is seeking a Sander to join their team in California. The role involves sanding, processing, and fitting raw wood parts, ensuring high quality while adhering to safety protocols.

This position offers a pay scale of $17.00 to $18.00 per hour. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma, good hand dexterity, and a commitment to safety. Prior experience with guitars or musical instruments is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Commitment to safety procedures.
• Good hand dexterity is essential.
• Basic knowledge of hand power tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Sand parts to specific detailed requirements.
• Follow supervisor instructions.
• Inspect quality of processed units.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Good hand dexterity

Ability to read and interpret instructions

Safety commitment

Ability to communicate and work well with others

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand power tools

Job description

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world‑famous brand with offices across the globe. Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument; it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

We are looking for a Sander to join our team. The Sander will demonstrate all aspects of sanding, processing, and fitting of raw wood parts. The role 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 perform final process steps is required.

Essential Functions

• Sand parts to specific detailed requirements.
• Follow instructions as directed by supervisor.
• Ensure own production conforms to requirements of quality and schedule.
• Inspect input/output quality requirements on all units processed.
• Follow approved procedures to complete all assigned tasks.
• Maintain work area in a clean, repaired and organized manner.
• Handle and store all regulated materials in compliance with company policy, state and federal regulations and in accordance with material safety data sheets.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Communicates and works well with others.
• 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.
• Ability to adhere to safety procedures, rules, and regulations at all times, and to wear personal protective equipment while on the factory floor, including safety glasses.

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®, among others.

Pay Scale

The current pay scale for this position is $17.00 to $18.00 per hour.

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.