Tune Tester

Fender•Corona, CA

3h•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is seeking a Tune Tester to inspect guitars for mechanical and cosmetic defects, troubleshoot issues, and perform quality checks. The role includes tuning and testing various guitar types during the final stages of production, understanding product specifications, and making necessary modifications. The Tune Tester also reviews and manages each guitar’s routing packet, completes assigned work accurately and promptly, and performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1–2 years of experience and/or training, preferably in production inspection, along with guitar-playing experience.
Guitar-playing background.
Strong guitar-building, woodworking, and finishing skills, and a full understanding of raw material specifications.
Excellent product knowledge of current and past production models.
Knowledge and skills in fret leveling and dressing.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience using calipers, a micrometer, a digital multimeter, guitar-building hand tools, feeler gauges, soldering equipment, and a buffing wheel.
Ability to follow safety procedures, rules, and regulations and wear required personal protective equipment on the factory floor, including safety glasses.

Responsibilities

Thoroughly inspect guitars for finish flaws.
Tune and test guitars for playability and intonation, making minor adjustments as needed.
Adjust truss rods, finish nuts, and level and dress frets.
Sand and buff neck finishes and frets.
Build control and pick guard assemblies.
Review each guitar’s routing packet and verify the standard or custom work required.
Take inventory of specialty guitar hardware listed in routing packets and manage the associated documents.
Polish the body and neck of each guitar that is tune tested.
Complete assigned work in an appropriate and timely manner.
Perform additional duties as assigned.