Production Line Operator

Job Description

About Us

For more than 50 years, Gowanda Electronics has been a leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of precision electronic components for RF, microwave, and power applications. Components include standard off-the-shelf and custom-designed inductors, chips, chokes, coils, conicals, toroids, transformers, and magnetic devices in surface mount and axial-leaded (thru-hole) configurations that are used in a wide variety of electronic applications around the world. The company offers RoHS-compliant products as well as lead-containing components for QPL military/defense and other demanding requirements. Non-magnetic inductors are also available for situations where magnetic components would compromise system performance, as in medical imaging (MRI) equipment.

About the Position

In this position, the successful candidate will work with a team in a cell environment or individually at a workstation to fit, fasten and wind magnet-wire coils, by hand or utilizing a robotic winding machine. Additionally, the successful candidate will conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. You must demonstrate the ability to work with limited supervision and may be called to rotate to a wide array of operations throughout the facility.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Willing to work a minimum of 40 hours per week, extra if needed.

Should have good problem-solving skills.

Able to work independently or in a team environment.

Effectively able to do highly accurate work on medium to very small parts.

Must be able to stop and restart a project as other emergencies appear.

Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Experience:

0-2 years of manufacturing experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Basic math, ability to add up daily totals, calculate hours worked on an order, for example.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to follow and interpret routine reports and correspondence.

Effective communication, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or in diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

The ability to log work orders into the MRP.

Why should you join our team?

Our team is growing! At Gowanda Electronics we recognize that our employees play a vital role in our success, so we’ve created an environment that focuses on innovation, empowerment, and recognition of individual expertise.

We are known for our quality products and exemplary customer service, and it all starts with our employees. We are proud of the role we play as technology leaders and the difference we make every day by putting our customers first! We are also committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive package and career growth opportunities!

Entry-level pay starts at $15.57 per hour and will increase after 60 days upon acceptance into the union, after 6 months, and 1 year after joining.

Annual pay increases

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription plans

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401K Program with Employer Match

Group Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability Coverage

Vacation & Sick (in addition to 11 paid holidays)

This position is not eligible for relocation allowance.

Gowanda Electronics is an equal-opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

At Gowanda Electronics, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees are valued and supported. If you are a candidate with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Caity Dawson at . Include your full name and the best way to reach you, along with the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process.

Veterans encouraged to apply.