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Production Worker, Neck Mill

Corona, CA

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (“FMIC”) is located in Corona, CA. Our brand mission is to accompany each player at every stage with products and brand experiences that fuel the pursuit of musical expression.

We are currently searching for an exceptional Production Worker – Neck Mill to join our team. The Production Worker will operate woodworking machinery to shape and prepare wooden components used in guitar necks. This includes handling raw materials, using hand tools, and supporting multiple production stages. This position plays a key role in ensuring quality and consistency in Fender’s iconic instruments.

Essential Functions:

  • Operate woodworking equipment such as planers, sanders, and saws to meet neck mill specifications
  • Manage materials in the conditioning room and monitor wood moisture content
  • Perform glue-up operations for fretboards and necks
  • Plane wood to precise thickness and measurements
  • Drill jack holes and install paint handles as part of body prep
  • Move wood materials between workstations using carts or by hand
  • Inspect and measure thickness and fit according to manufacturing standards
  • Perform quality checks on parts to ensure defect-free production
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area
  • Follow all safety protocols and operational guidelines
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent strongly preferred
  • 6 months to 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Familiarity with guitar-building hand tools strongly preferred
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Basic math and measurement skills
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to craftsmanship and quality

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, including medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and an employee 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, veteran 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, 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 $17.00 to $18.00 per hour.

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