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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation

Tune Tester

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, Corona, California, us, 92878


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 Tune Tester 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 Tune Tester will be responsible for providing a complete guitar inspection to include troubleshooting and quality for possible mechanical or cosmetic defects. The Tune Tester will also be responsible for the tune testing of various types of guitars in the final stages of the production process and will be required to fully understand product specifications to perform necessary modifications.

Essential Functions:

Thoroughly inspect guitar for finish flaws.

Tune and test guitar for playability and intonation and make minor adjustments as needed.

Adjustment of truss rod and nut finishing, as well as level and dress frets.

Sand/buff neck finishes and frets.

Build control/pick guard assemblies.

Review routing packet that accompanies each guitar, verify, and confirm what type of standard work or customized work needs to be completed on an assigned guitar.

Take inventory of specialty guitar hardware in routing packet and manage documents in routing packet.

Polish the body and neck of each guitar that is tune tested.

Complete all assigned work in an appropriate and timely manner.

Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

1-2 years experience and/or training, preferably in production inspection and guitar playing experience.

Guitar playing background.

Strong guitar building, woodworking and finishing skills, in addition to a full understanding of raw material specifications.

Excellent product knowledge of all models in current and past production.

Knowledge and skills with fret leveling/dressing.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Experience with the use of calipers, micrometer, digital multimeter, guitar building hand tools, feeler gauges, soldering equipment, and buffing wheel.

SUCCESSFUL Candidate MUST PASS E-Verify document/background check.

About Fender Musical Instruments:

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers, and distributors. 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.

The current pay rate for this position is $19.00 per hour.

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