Production Line Operator

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.

SUMMARY

Will hand-wind, operate a robotic winding machine, assemble components, mold/encapsulate, inspect, or rework small electronic components that will conform to work orders/quality standards/blueprints.

TASKS

• Operate or tend coil-winding machines to wind magnet-wire coils used in electrical components such as resistors, inductors and filters.
• Working on a team in a cell environment or individually at a work station, will fit, fasten and wind magnet-wire coils, either by hand or with automated (sometimes robotic) machinery.
• Select and load materials such as coil forms and spooled magnet wire, onto machinery used in coiling winding processes.
• Watch and observe monitors, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Prepare components for transition to next step in the assembly process.
• Cut, strip, and bend wire leads at ends of coils, using hand tools.
• Apply solutions or conformal coating to certain components, using hand tools; bake product in ovens.
• Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Verbally communicating pertinent information to Supervisors or Production Managers about problems affecting production output or quality.
• Work to an established production output rate.
• Record production and operational data on specified forms or in electronic database.
• Will be expected to have excellent attendance, good work performance and maintain an attention to quality.
• May be asked to perform other duties as required by company representatives.

SKILLS

• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, displays, monitors, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

ABILITIES

• Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Finger Dexterity - The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
• Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Coil Winders and Assemblers work in a well-lit, environmentally controlled manufacturing plant.
• Some of the operations involve standing and observing, loading and unloading after cycles complete.
• Other operations involve sitting at work stations while performing minute hand movements on tiny components.
• Although some workers may work with chemicals, with good ventilation the work is not inherently dangerous.
• Operators work full time schedules, sometimes long week-day shifts or weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS

• GED/High school education preferred.
• Able to read and interpret work instructions and diagrams.
• Basic math skills needed for counting quantities, understanding quality reports.
• Hand, foot and eye coordination (manual dexterity) to assemble small items.
• Positive work ethics and the ability to work within a team or individually.
• Excellent problem solving skills, inter-personal communication skills required.

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!

• 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.

Veterans are encouraged to apply.