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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. \nWe 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. \nEssential Functions:\nEnsures own production conforms to requirements of quality and schedule.\nInspects input/output quality requirements on all units processed.\nFollows approved procedures to complete all tasks.\nMaintains work area in a clean and organized manner.\nHandles and stores all regulated materials in compliance with company policy, state, and federal regulations.\nFills 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.\nAbility to work overtime as business needs dictate.\nUse of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company policy, state, and federal regulations.\nInspects parts for proper size and dimensions.\nCleans and maintains equipment regularly.\nTake tool inventory at beginning and end of shift.\nAdditional duties as assigned.\n Qualifications:\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent 2 years’ experience and/or training.\nMachinery, metal bending or fabrication, machine shop, machine drilling, or machine cutting experience.\nAbility to read Metal Shop blueprints and job orders for specifications and dimensions. Understand tooling instructions.\nPhysical requirements: stand, walk, lift, twist, pull, carry, squat and reach.\nAdapts 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.\nManipulate raw and postproduction components; to feed and retrieve metal parts from machinery.\nWill need to have ability to read a tape measure and caliper.\nGuitar or musical background preferred but not required.\nAbility 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.\nAbout Fender Musical Instruments:\nFender 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. 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.\nFender 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. 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