Machine Operator, Body Mill

About the role

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 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.

Essential Functions

• Ensures own production conforms to requirements of quality and schedule.
• Inspects input/output quality requirements on all units processed.
• Follows approved procedures to complete all tasks.
• Maintains work area in a clean and organized manner.
• Handles and stores all regulated materials in compliance with company policy, state, and federal regulations.
• Fills 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.
• Ability to work overtime as business needs dictate.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company policy, state, and federal regulations.
• Inspects parts for proper size and dimensions.
• Cleans and maintains equipment regularly.
• Take tool inventory at beginning and end of shift.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent 2 years' experience and/or training.
• Machinery, metal bending or fabrication, machine shop, machine drilling, or machine cutting experience.
• Ability to read Metal Shop blueprints and job orders for specifications and dimensions. Understand tooling instructions.
• Physical requirements: stand, walk, lift, twist, pull, carry, squat and reach.
• Adapts 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.
• Manipulate raw and postproduction components; to feed and retrieve metal parts from machinery.
• Will need to have ability to read a tape measure and caliper.
• Guitar or musical background preferred but not required.
• Ability 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.