Paint Handle Cleaning Team Lead
- Pay
- $23 – $25 per hour
- Location
- Corona, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Lead / Staff
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Listed
- 20 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- chemical paint-stripping equipment operation
- chemical handling safety
- hazardous materials storage
- employee training
Also useful
- hand and power tools
- 5S standards
Stated benefits & perks
- Medical
- Dental
- 401k
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 currently searching for a Paint Handle Cleaning Team Lead to join our maintenance team in Corona, CA. The Handle Cleaning Team Lead will set up and operate the chemical paint-handle stripping line used to clean and prepare paint handles for Fender's manufacturing process.
This person will help ensure a safe, consistent, and defect-free supply of clean paint handles to internal customers while providing day-to-day training and guidance to employees working in the area. The role will also support chemical management, equipment upkeep, inventory of required supplies, and communication with Maintenance and production partners.
Essential Functions
- Set up and safely operate chemical paint-handle stripping equipment.
- Monitor and clean chemical soak and wash tanks to maintain proper operation.
- Produce clean, defect-free paint handles to support Fender's paint production process.
- Train employees on proper equipment operation, chemical handling, and monitoring and adjustment of chemical concentrations.
- Ensure all safety procedures and required PPE policies are followed.
- Handle and store regulated materials in accordance with company policies and applicable state and federal requirements.
- Coordinate daily with Maintenance supervision regarding area performance, equipment concerns, and issues requiring additional support.
- Perform light equipment maintenance and identify maintenance needs that require escalation.
- Order and maintain required chemicals, supplies, and materials for the operation.
- Communicate with internal customers to ensure delivery requirements and quality expectations are being met.
- Maintain equipment and the immediate work area in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
- Maintain 5S standards and ensure the work area remains clean, organized, and operationally ready.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience operating cleaning equipment and/or paint-stripping equipment preferred.
- Experience using common hand and power tools, including hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, and electrical tools.
- Ability to safely handle and store regulated materials and follow applicable safety procedures.
- Ability to understand and follow written work rules, operating procedures, and safety requirements.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to regularly stand, reach, push, pull, and lift or move up to 30 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Handle Cleaning Team Lead Job D… Handle Cleaning Team Lead Job D…
About Fender Musical Instruments
Fender 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.
Fender 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, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Subject to the foregoing, the current pay scale for this position is $23 to $25 per hour.
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Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From Fender's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 21, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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What is the salary for the Paint Handle Cleaning Team Lead role at Fender?
The Paint Handle Cleaning Team Lead posting at Fender states compensation of $23 – $25 per hour. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Fender's official career site.
Where is the Paint Handle Cleaning Team Lead job at Fender located?
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