Master Builder Apprentice at Fender Corona, CA Within  Fender Musical Instrument Corporations  (FMIC) global  Manufacturing  team, we are focused on delivering operational excellence to the business and our customers by promoting collaboration, building trust, and setting high standards especially in our legendary Custom Shop.  Our mission is to support and enable the skilled luthiers who fuel the pursuit of musical expression.  We are currently searching for a talented  Master Builder Apprentice  to join our Custom Shop team in  Corona, CA . The  Master Builder Apprentice will include hands-on activity ranging from subassembly of components, neck and body prep, relic operations, buff and polish, to assembly and tune test of Master Built quality level guitars.  This position may lead to an in-house Master Builder Apprentice position. About the Job: Sand/shape necks and bodies in whitewood            Prepare necks for assembly including any necessary fret work, relicing, installation of tuners and decals to prepare necks for assembly Prepare bodies for assembly including B&P, dressing neck pocket, installation of controls, relicing, outputs, etc.        Assembly of neck and body including pickguard, pickups, wiring, etc.         Relic/buff neck and bodies    Maintains clean/functional work space, works systematically/efficiently, and manages time well. Respects and follows safety policies and regulations; scans the environment for things that may pose a safety risk; encourages others to utilize safe and healthy work practices Critically reviews work processes to ensure quality Works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, and meets attendance/punctuality requirements      What you need: Good communication skills Guitar or musical background preferred but not required Knowledge of guitar construction and related assembly tools and techniques Ability to shape/sand necks and bodies Ability to buff/relic guitar bodies and necks Ability to dress frets, file bone nuts, set up and play Fender / Gretsch style guitars a plus Ability to wire, solder and assemble pickguard / control circuits must be able to read and interpret wiring diagrams Experience in Wood Mill (bodies or necks) and / or Paint a plus Excellent safety record, attendance, attention to detail, interpersonal skills, humility, willingness to learn and follow direction, and knowledge of Fender / Gretsch guitars and related history Excellent organizational and communication skills Equipment Used and responsibility Position is shop floor based and applicant will use various hand and power tools to include, power buffers, soldering stations, nut files, guitar tuners, amplifiers, drills, screw drivers, fret files, crowning files, etc. Applicant may be required to perform work on a temporary or long-term basis in the Neck / Body Mill, Paint, B&P, or Final Assembly on the Custom Shop Team Built Line High School Diploma or Equivalent 5+ years of experience in either a builder / tune tester role at Fender. Strong working knowledge of subassembly, and woodworking / paint About Fender Musical Instruments: Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the worlds 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 . FMIC 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. 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.