Polisher, Buff & Polish

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 an exceptional

Polisher to join our Buff & Polish team in Corona, CA. The Polisher will be responsible for buffing, polishing, inspecting, and preparing guitar bodies and necks to achieve Fender’s required cosmetic and quality standards. This position performs a combination of hand and machine operations and serves as a critical final step in the finishing process before instruments move into downstream production.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, good hand dexterity, and the ability to consistently produce high-quality finished surfaces in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Functions:

Perform hand and machine buffing and polishing operations on guitar bodies and necks.

Polish finished parts to established cosmetic, quality, and production standards.

Inspect parts throughout the polishing process for scratches, burns, surface defects, contamination, or other finish imperfections.

Identify and correct minor defects when possible and escalate parts requiring additional repair or rework.

Properly handle finished guitar components to prevent damage during processing.

Follow established work instructions, production specifications, and standard operating procedures.

Safely operate buffing, polishing, and other applicable hand and power equipment.

Meet established production, quality, and efficiency expectations.

Communicate production progress, quality concerns, and equipment issues to the supervisor or Team Lead.

Maintain equipment and the immediate work area in a clean, safe, and organized condition.

Follow all required safety procedures and properly use required personal protective equipment.

Work collaboratively with team members and upstream/downstream production departments to maintain production flow.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing experience, polishing experience, or similar hands-on production experience preferred; candidates with strong relevant operational knowledge may also be considered.
• Ability to buff and polish parts to detailed cosmetic and quality requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, hand dexterity, and ability to identify surface and finish defects.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions and established procedures.
• Basic knowledge of the safe and proper use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and leadership regarding work status, quality concerns, and production needs.
• Guitar or musical background preferred but not required.

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 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. Subject to the foregoing, the current pay scale for this position is $17 to $18 per hour.