Sander – Jackson Go Fast

Posted on 10/19/2023

INACTIVE

1,001-5,000 employees

Manufactures and distributes high-quality musical instruments and

Company Overview

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, a globally recognized leader in the music industry since 1946, offers a diverse portfolio of high-quality instruments and musical solutions, catering to a wide range of musicians from beginners to legendary artists. Their player-centric approach, coupled with a commitment to quality, has resulted in a competitive edge, with brands such as Fender®, Squier®, and Gretsch® guitars under their umbrella. Additionally, Fender's culture of fostering musical expression is evident in their offerings like electric and acoustic guitars, amplifiers, pro audio, accessories, and digital products, as well as attractive discounts on gear for their customers.

Consumer Goods

Hardware

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Founded

1946

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 4%

1 year growth

↑ 9%

2 year growth

↑ 19%

Locations

Corona, CA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Communications

CategoriesNew

IT & Security

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
2 years of experience and/or training preferred but not required
Guitar or musical background preferred but not required
SUCCESSFUL Candidate MUST PASS E-Verify document/background check

Responsibilities

Good verbal and written communication skills so that effective feedback is provided to the Team leader /Supervisor
Contributes to department/unit teamwork, adapts to change and fast working environment
Ability to develop and/or implement new and improved ways of doing work. Makes suggestions to Team leader/ supervisor that could improve departmental effectiveness and better accomplish work goals
Sanding skills, woodworking and finishing skills
6 months - 1-year related experience and/or training, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Ability to read and interpret work instructions
Will perform frets/inlay/binding assembly, CNC machine loading/unloading
Additional duties as assigned

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 Sander 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 Sander for Jackson Go Fast Mill will work in the sanding pre paint (and intersand when needed) production process, as well as other production tasks in the Mill as directed by the Team leader or Supervisor/Manager. The Sander will be responsible for the sanding and semi-finishing of electric guitar bodies, necks and Neck-thrus. Sanding will be done both using power tools and by hand, the incumbent will be responsible also for quality control of production, making corrections to irregularities and cleanup of immediate work area.

Essential Functions

Good verbal and written communication skills so that effective feedback is provided to the Team leader /Supervisor.
Contributes to department/unit teamwork, adapts to change and fast working environment.
Ability to develop and/or implement new and improved ways of doing work. Makes suggestions to Team leader/ supervisor that could improve departmental effectiveness and better accomplish work goals.
Sanding skills, woodworking and finishing skills.
6 months – 1-year related experience and/or training, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Ability to read and interpret work instructions.
Will perform frets/inlay/binding assembly, CNC machine loading/unloading
Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.
2 years of experience and/or training preferred but not required.
Guitar or musical background preferred but not required.
SUCCESSFUL Candidate MUST PASS E-Verify document/background check.

Equipment Used

Metal Carts, Work Bench, cloth towels, sandpaper, air hoses, and other sanding supplies. Air spray gun, air sander, belt sander, Joiner, Planer, Pin router, Timesaver, power drill, power router, drill press. Safety glasses, closed toe shoes, dust face mask, and earplugs (optional).

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 $19.50 per hour.