Machine Operator

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 Machine Operator 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 Machine Operator operates several machines but not limited to CNC machines, Mills, Routers and slitters.  Machine operator will be asked to perform set up and “change overs” on equipment as needed.

Essential Functions

• Ensures own production conforms to requirements of quality and schedule.
• Inspects input/output quality requirements on all units processed.
• Follows approved procedures to complete all tasks.
• Maintains work area in a clean and organized manner.
• Handles and stores all regulated materials in compliance with company policy, state, and federal regulations.
• Fills in for absenteeism, to assist with excess workloads and to perform miscellaneous operations required to maintain a product flow.
• Ability to work overtime as business needs dictate.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company policy, state, and federal regulations.
• Inspects parts for proper size and dimensions.
• Cleans and maintains equipment regularly.
• Take tool inventory at beginning and end of shift.
• Additional duties as assigned.

 Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent 2 years’ experience and/or training.
• Machinery, metal bending or fabrication, machine shop, machine drilling, or machine cutting experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and job orders for specifications and dimensions. Understand tooling instructions.
• Physical requirements: stand, walk, lift, twist, pull, carry, squat and reach.
• Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs.
• Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps department Supervisor meet goals, and promotes a team atmosphere.
• Will need to have ability to read a tape measure and caliper.

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.