Production Line Operator

Job Description

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.

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.

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ABILITIES

WORKING CONDITIONS

QUALIFICATIONS

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!

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.