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 Guitar 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 Guitar Painter for the PL 10 line performs hand spraying operations on guitar necks and bodies. 

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, repaired and organized manner.
• Handles and stores all regulated materials in compliance with company policy, state and federal regulations.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company policy, state and federal regulations.
• They will mix various finish coatings and perform all spray operations of finish and staining. 
• Inspects parts for proper masking and cleanliness to assure a dust free surface before applying finish. 
• Uses coatings such as nitro cellulose lacquer, stains and colors, and vinyl wash coat.  
• Cleans and maintains all spray equipment regularly, cleans spray booth and changes booth filters.
• Scrapes binding, rosettes and purfling.
• Fills guitars prior to spray. 
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 - 2 years’ experience in a spray booth environment.
• Proficient with spray booth manufacturing equipment.
• Guitar or musical background preferred but not required.

Equipment Used     

Operates and sets up machines such as spray guns, spray booths, compressors, sanders and a variety of hand tools.  Also performs operations where little or no set up is 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 $23.00 per hour.