Assembler

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, it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

As an Assembler for the Final Assembly, you will work exclusively in one of several final stations. Will either be assigned to a one-piece flow team or will work alone in a single assemble line; at all times will monitor the quality control of production, make corrections to irregularities and clean up immediate work area; will solder electronic components; position and affix pickguards into guitar face; will operate both manual and powered tools and will perform additional duties as assigned and needed.

Essential Functions:

• Will test electronic components to insure connectivity and production.
• Each component that is manipulated by employee throughout the production process is visually inspected from the start to the last step of sub-assembly process.
• Will unpack assembly kit and unwrap each item.
• Will examine each component for quality.
• Irregular components are placed to one side for correction at a later time.
• Will examine guitar body for scratches and/or defects.
• Will perform additional quality control and testing as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Preferred 6 months – 1-year manufacturing experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Results Oriented
• Communicates and works well with others.
• 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.

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 $18.00 per hour.