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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 currently searching for an exceptional Repair Specialist to join our manufacturing team in Corona, CA. The Repair Specialist will be responsible for evaluating and repairing guitars and basses that do not meet Fender quality standards during the manufacturing inspection process.\nThis position will diagnose cosmetic, mechanical, setup, and functional issues; perform appropriate adjustments and repairs; and ensure instruments meet established specifications before being returned to production flow. The ideal candidate will have strong guitar-repair knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to evaluate instrument playability, workmanship, and overall quality.\nEssential Functions:\nEvaluate guitars and basses identified by Quality Inspectors as requiring repair or adjustment before final acceptance.\nDiagnose cosmetic, mechanical, functional, setup, and playability issues using established Fender specifications and quality criteria.\nPerform repairs and adjustments involving bridges, saddles, nuts, necks, pickups, electronics, hardware, and other instrument components.\nFile and shape nut slots to specification and perform related sanding and finishing work.\nPerform fret leveling, dressing, and other fret-related repairs as required.\nAdjust neck relief, string height, intonation, pickup height, and other setup specifications.\nTune and play-test repaired instruments to confirm proper functionality, playability, and intonation.\nInspect finishes and surfaces for scratches, uneven areas, cosmetic defects, or other conditions that do not meet established quality standards.\nPerform minor cosmetic repair, buffing, and polishing as needed to restore instruments to acceptable finish standards.\nUse appropriate hand tools, measuring devices, soldering equipment, and powered tools to complete repairs accurately and safely.\nDocument or communicate repair findings, recurring defects, and quality concerns to Quality, Manufacturing, and department leadership.\nMaintain tools, equipment, and the immediate work area in a clean, safe, and organized condition.\nPerform additional duties as assigned.\nQualifications:\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent required.\nMinimum of 1-2 years of guitar repair, guitar manufacturing, production inspection, luthier, or comparable hands-on instrument experience preferred.\nStrong knowledge of guitar and bass construction, setup, woodworking, finishing, and common repair techniques.\nKnowledge and experience with fret leveling, fret dressing, nut work, instrument setup, and component adjustment.\nAbility to use calipers, micrometers, feeler gauges, rulers, digital multimeters, soldering equipment, buffing equipment, and common guitar-building hand tools.\nAbility to read and apply product specifications, quality criteria, measurements, and work instructions.\nGuitar and/or bass playing experience and the ability to evaluate instrument functionality and playability.\nStrong attention to detail, troubleshooting ability, and verbal and written communication skills.\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® and Groove Tubes®, among others. For more information, visit www.fender.com.\nFMIC 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.\nFender 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.\nThe 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. 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