Custom Shop Painter

Within Fender Musical Instrument Corporation’s (“FMIC”) global Manufacturing team, we are focused on delivering operational excellence to the business and our customers by promoting collaboration, building trust, and setting high standards.  Our mission is to support and enable the makers who fuel the pursuit of musical expression.  We are currently searching for an exceptional Painter to join our team in Corona, CA.

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.

The Painter for Custom Shop will be responsible for 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. 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.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a spray booth environment
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 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.

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 . 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 $23.00 per hour.