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 searching for a Quality Inspector to join our team. Provide complete inspection of stringed instruments and/ or amplifiers, including examining for possible mechanical and/or aesthetic defects, perform set-ups and making minor repairs according to Company specifications. Attention to detail is critical.
Key Purpose of the Job
Provide complete inspection of stringed instruments and/ or amplifiers, including examining for possible mechanical and/or aesthetic defects, perform set-ups and making minor repairs according to Company specifications. Attention to detail is critical.
Main Responsibilities
- Inspect completed units for adherence to Fender’s quality criteria.
- Thoroughly inspect guitars/ amps for finish flaws.
- Tune and test guitars for playability and intonation.
- Make minor adjustments to specifications with hand tools.
- Adjustment of truss rod and nut finishing on guitars.
- Execute basic repairs to inspected instruments/ amps, which may include disassembly, buffing, soldering.
- Return inspection: Inspect and assist the EMEA CS team on processing our returns
- D2C inspection: Provide a full setup and inspection to guitars and amplifiers bought via Fender.com
This is an indication of the main responsibilities of the role and the Company reserve the right to amend the content of the role at its discretion.
Key Working Relationships
Logistics Department Fender EDC
Fender Europe Customer Service staff
Fender U.S.A. Quality Inspection departments
Fender U.S.A. Manufacturing
Far East OEM contacts
Person Specification
- Team player that is used to working in a production environment.
- Guitarist or bassist (for guitar inspection).
- Affinity with measurement and adjustment tools.
- Ability to work as part of a team and use own initiative.
- Attention to detail.
- Additionally desirable skills: knowledge of electronics (amps).
- Additionally desirable knowledge: working in a logistics environment (process flows)
Special conditions
- Some hazardous chemicals along with hand tools, machinery and glues are used when repairing guitars and other instruments. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; use their hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must sometimes lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Good eyesight required.
