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# Machine Operator, Body Mill at Fender

- **Company:** Fender
- **Location:** Corona, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-09-30
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-14
- **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/fender/jobs/8244612?gh_jid=8244612

## Job description

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 Machine Operator to join our team. The Machine Operator for Body Mill operates several machines but not limited to Punch presses, Press brakes, CNC machines, Mills, Routers and Slitters.  Machine operator will be asked to perform set up and “change overs” on equipment as needed.

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 and organized manner.
- Handles and stores all regulated materials in compliance with company policy, state, and federal regulations.
- Fills in for absenteeism, to assist with excess workloads and to perform miscellaneous operations required to maintain a product flow in the mill, custom shop, mod shop, subassembly and final assembly departments along with other internal and external customers.
- Ability to work overtime as business needs dictate.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company policy, state, and federal regulations.
- Inspects parts for proper size and dimensions.
- Cleans and maintains equipment regularly.
- Take tool inventory at beginning and end of shift.
- Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- High School Diploma or equivalent 2 years’ experience and/or training.
- Machinery, metal bending or fabrication, machine shop, machine drilling, or machine cutting experience.
- Ability to read Metal Shop blueprints and job orders for specifications and dimensions. Understand tooling instructions.
- Physical requirements: stand, walk, lift, twist, pull, carry, squat and reach.
- Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs. Occasionally will assist other coworkers as needed in the Metal Shop.
- Manipulate raw and postproduction components; to feed and retrieve metal parts from machinery.
- Will need to have ability to read a tape measure and caliper.
- Guitar or musical background preferred but not required.
- Ability to adhere to safety procedures, rules, and regulations at all times, and to wear personal protective equipment while on the factory floor, including, without limitation: safety glasses.

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®, among others. For more information, visit [www.fender.com](http://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 scale for this position is $18 to $19 per hour.

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## About Fender

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Fender designs and manufactures iconic electric guitars, basses, amplifiers, and audio gear, while also developing a digital ecosystem for music education and tone shaping.
- **Entity Type**: Private (privately held, not publicly traded)
- **Headquarters**: Hollywood, California, USA (with additional offices in Scottsdale, Arizona, and international satellites)
- **Founded**: 1946
- **Founders**: Leo Fender (original collaboration with Doc Kaufmann in 1943 led to K&F Manufacturing Corp.)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Musical instrument manufacturing, pro audio, music education, digital music tools.
- **Target customers**: B2C (musicians of all skill levels from beginners to professionals) and B2B (dealers and distributors).
- **Mission / purpose**: “Inspire every player at every stage” [fender.com](https://fender.com/pages/about).

## Products & Services
- **Fender® Guitars & Basses**: Iconic models including Stratocaster, Telecaster, Precision Bass, Jazz Bass, Jaguar, Jazzmaster, and Acoustasonic Telecaster.
- **Fender® Amplifiers**: Classic tube amps (e.g., Twin Reverb, Deluxe Reverb) and modern Tone Master series using advanced modeling.
- **Squier®**: Affordable entry-level guitars and basses.
- **Other Brands**: Gretsch®, Jackson®, Charvel®, EVH®.
- **Fender Digital** (launched 2015):
  - **Fender Play®**: Subscription-based app for learning guitar, bass, ukulele (song-based, step-by-step).
  - **Fender Tune™**: Tuner app for iOS/Android.
  - **Fender Tone™**: Amp and effects modeling app.
  - **Fender Pedals**: A line of guitar effect pedals introduced in 2018.
- **Accessories & Pro Audio**: Cases, straps, strings, and professional audio equipment.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (privately held). The company is widely regarded as the world’s largest guitar manufacturer.
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue – not publicly available; estimated headcount ~1,500 employees [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/fender).
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Owned by a private investor group that acquired the company from CBS in 1985. No current venture capital rounds are public.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Expansion into digital learning (Fender Play) and app ecosystem.
  - Launch of innovative products like the American Acoustasonic Telecaster and Tone Master amps.
  - Continued global presence with offices in England, France, Australia, Germany, Mexico, Sweden, and Japan.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Unmatched brand heritage**: Over 75 years of history, legendary products that defined modern music (Stratocaster, Telecaster, Precision Bass).
- **Vertical integration**: Own manufacturing facilities in Corona, California (flagship, US) and Ensenada, Mexico; Custom Shop for high-end bespoke instruments.
- **Artist relationships**: Long-standing endorsements from icons like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
- **Digital innovation**: First-mover in connected guitar learning with Fender Play; combines hardware expertise with modern software.
- **Portfolio breadth**: Multiple sub-brands (Squier, Gretsch, Jackson, Charvel, EVH) covering every price point and genre.

## Strategic Focus
- **Digital ecosystem**: Continuing to invest in Fender Digital to attract new players and keep them engaged; app-based learning and tone customization.
- **Inclusive outreach**: Making guitar, bass, and ukulele more accessible to beginners through Fender Play and affordable Squier models.
- **Product innovation**: Evolving legacy designs with modern features (e.g., Acoustasonic series, Tone Master modeling amps).
- **Global expansion**: Strengthening international sales and marketing, especially in Asia and emerging markets (see Sales Director – Greater China job posting).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes passion, innovation, diversity, integrity, teamwork, and open communication [fender.com/careers](https://fender.com/pages/careers). Described as “not just a sound… a way of life.”
- **Work model**: Mix of in-office and remote roles (e.g., some positions are fully remote, others require office presence) [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/fender).
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, short/long-term disability, business travel insurance, legal assistance, and product discounts.
- **Engineering culture**: Digital teams work from Hollywood headquarters, with opportunities to shape the intersection of music and technology.
- **Diversity & inclusion**: FMIC is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages a sense of belonging.

## Sources
1. [fender.com](https://fender.com/pages/about) – About Fender (history, products, mission)
2. [fender.com](https://fender.com/pages/careers) – Careers page (culture, benefits, values)
3. [linkedin.com](https://uk.linkedin.com/company/fender-musical-instruments) – LinkedIn company page (revenue note, headcount)
4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/fender) – Built In profile (headcount 1,500, remote/office mix, job listings)

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