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-designedinductors, 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:
Makes or improves different types of tools to enable the production processes to be as efficient as possible. This may include jigs, fixtures, clamps, or molds to obtain a more robust consistently produced part that meets the specification of the customer. Likely to be highly skilled with machining experience, competent with design/drafting programs.
Schedule:
Hours for this position are 6AM-2:30PM Monday – Friday
Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate CNC and manual machining centers and tooling to machine quality parts for use in manufacturing electronic components.
- Make and inspect machined parts to requirements.
- Programming and posting of tool paths, tool selection, and feeds and speeds into CNC machine tools using Autodesk Inventor (or similar CAD/CAM Software)
- Programming and adjusting G-code program as required.
- Draw and model parts, prototypes, fixturing and transfer molds using Autodesk Inventor.
- Tool making
- Work with Design/Development Engineers during product development including assisting Engineers with understanding practical machining practices.
Experience:
- Ability to operate CNC machine tools (Vertical Machining Centers and Lathe) to manufacture steel and aluminum part in a low volume parts production and prototype/fixturing environment.
- Ability to operate manual shop equipment such as lathes and millings, band saws, and grinders.
- Programming components (2D and 3D) utilizing G-code Programming and/or Autodesk Inventor (or similar) applications.
- Ability to read and adjust G-code program as required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Set up and operate CNC and manual machining centers and tooling.
- Experience with general cutting and measuring tools used in a machine shop environment.
- Willingness to multitask and operate multiple machines under minimal supervision.
- Experience with reworking existing component hardware.
- Ability to utilize standard measuring and inspection equipment for measurement of parts.
- Knowledge and experience with reading dimensioned drawings.
- Experience with part inspection and measurement methods.
- Understands proper tooling selection and proper machining techniques to use with standard materials (aluminum, tool steels, some plastics etc.).
- Working knowledge of fixture and tooling design to support the fabrication of components.
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!
- 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 accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Caity Dawson at cdawson@rcdcomponents.com. Include your full name and the best way to reach you, along with the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
24 To 32.69 (USD) Hourly
