Polisher, Buff & Polish

Fender•Corona, CA

18h•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is seeking a Polisher to join its Buff & Polish team in Corona, California. The Polisher buffs, polishes, inspects, and prepares guitar bodies and necks to meet Fender’s cosmetic and quality standards. This role combines hand and machine operations and is a final step in the finishing process before instruments move into downstream production. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has good hand dexterity, and can consistently produce high-quality surfaces in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing, polishing, 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 about work status, quality concerns, and production needs.

Nice To Haves

Guitar or musical background preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

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 for scratches, burns, surface defects, contamination, and other finish imperfections throughout the polishing process.
Identify and correct minor defects when possible and escalate parts requiring additional repair or rework.
Handle finished guitar components properly to prevent damage during processing.
Follow 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 required safety procedures and properly use required personal protective equipment.
Collaborate with team members and upstream and downstream production departments to maintain production flow.
Perform additional duties as assigned.