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title: 'Paint Handle Cleaning Team Lead at Fender'
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# Paint Handle Cleaning Team Lead at Fender

- **Company:** Fender
- **Location:** Corona, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-10-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-28
- **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/fender/jobs/8304569?gh_jid=8304569

## 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 currently searching for a Paint Handle Cleaning Team Lead to join our maintenance team in Corona, CA. The Handle Cleaning Team Lead will set up and operate the chemical paint-handle stripping line used to clean and prepare paint handles for Fender’s manufacturing process. This person will help ensure a safe, consistent, and defect-free supply of clean paint handles to internal customers while providing day-to-day training and guidance to employees working in the area. The role will also support chemical management, equipment upkeep, inventory of required supplies, and communication with Maintenance and production partners.

Essential Functions:

- Set up and safely operate chemical paint-handle stripping equipment.
- Monitor and clean chemical soak and wash tanks to maintain proper operation.
- Produce clean, defect-free paint handles to support Fender’s paint production process.
- Train employees on proper equipment operation, chemical handling, and monitoring and adjustment of chemical concentrations.
- Ensure all safety procedures and required PPE policies are followed.
- Handle and store regulated materials in accordance with company policies and applicable state and federal requirements.
- Coordinate daily with Maintenance supervision regarding area performance, equipment concerns, and issues requiring additional support.
- Perform light equipment maintenance and identify maintenance needs that require escalation.
- Order and maintain required chemicals, supplies, and materials for the operation.
- Communicate with internal customers to ensure delivery requirements and quality expectations are being met.
- Maintain equipment and the immediate work area in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
- Maintain 5S standards and ensure the work area remains clean, organized, and operationally ready.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience operating cleaning equipment and/or paint-stripping equipment preferred.
- Experience using common hand and power tools, including hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, and electrical tools.
- Ability to safely handle and store regulated materials and follow applicable safety procedures.
- Ability to understand and follow written work rules, operating procedures, and safety requirements.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to regularly stand, reach, push, pull, and lift or move up to 30 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Handle Cleaning Team Lead Job D… Handle Cleaning Team Lead Job D…

## 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, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Subject to the foregoing, the current pay scale for this position is $23 to $25 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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