When most people think of Fender® guitars and amplifiers, they think of our rich history and legacy, after all the Spirit of Rock & Roll is our company motto. For us at Fender® it's all about the future. We need to work hard today to MAKE HISTORY tomorrow.

As the world's leading guitar manufacturer, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation "FMIC" has become synonymous with all things rock 'n' roll. Our iconic instruments such as the Telecaster, Stratocaster, Precision Bass & Jazz Bass guitars are known worldwide as the instruments that started the rock revolution and they continue to be highly prized by today. Today, FMIC brands include Fender®, Squier®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, Charvel® and EVH® among others. With an illustrious history dating back to 1946, Fender has touched and transformed music worldwide and in nearly every genre: rock 'n' roll, country and western, jazz, rhythm and blues and many others. Everyone from beginners and hobbyists to the world's most acclaimed artists and performers have used Fender instruments and amps, in the process making the company not only a revered music industry name, but also a cultural icon.
It is our vision to continue championing THE SPIRIT OF ROCK-N-ROLL® throughout the world and our mission is to support every player at every stage.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME PART OF OUR FUTURE LEGACY?

We are looking for a talented Quality Inspector based at our European Distribution Centre in Moerdijk, The Netherlands. You will be part of a team that are responsible for checking our products are of the highest quality that our players expect from our brand. So yes, this is a job that will pay you for playing Fender products!
You will need to be highly motivated and have a desire to be part of an industry changing company. The primary responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to the listing below:
Key Purpose of the Job
Provide complete inspection of stringed instruments and/ or amplifiers, including examining for possible mechanical and/or aesthetic defects, perform set-ups and making minor repairs according to Company specifications. Attention to detail is critical.

Main Responsibilities

• Inspect completed units for adherence to Fender's quality criteria.
• Thoroughly inspect guitars/ amps for finish flaws.
• Tune and test guitars for playability and intonation.
• Make minor adjustments to specifications with hand tools.
• Adjustment of truss rod and nut finishing on guitars.
• Execute basic repairs to inspected instruments/ amps, which may include disassembly, buffing, soldering.

This is an indication of the main responsibilities of the role and the Company reserve the right to amend the content of the role at its discretion.

Key Working Relationships
Logistics Department Fender EDC
Fender Europe Customer Service staff
Fender U.S.A. Quality Inspection departments
Fender U.S.A. Manufacturing
Far East OEM contacts

Person Specification

• that is used to working in a production environment.
• Guitarist or bassist (for guitar inspection).
• Affinity with measurement and adjustment tools.
• Ability to work as part of a team and use own initiative.
• Attention to detail.
• knowledge of electronics (amps).

Special conditions

• Some hazardous chemicals along with hand tools, machinery and glues are used when repairing guitars and other instruments. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; use their hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must sometimes lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Good eyesight required.

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. For more information, visit www.fender.com.