2nd Shift Production Lead - Electronics Assembly & Leadership

GOWANDA BTI; Town of Arcade (NY); On-site; USD 74,501,000 - 91,693,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Paid Holidays & PTO

Tuition reimbursement

EAP & mental health

Job summary

Gowanda BTI in Arcade, NY, seeks a Production Lead for the 2nd shift (1:30 pm to 10 pm) to coordinate workflow and support the production team. The role involves hands-on assembly or machine operation and acts as the first on-floor resource for questions, task assignments, troubleshooting, and process clarification.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in electronic or electromechanical production, IPC certification, and strong leadership and communication skills to drive schedule adherence and

Qualifications

• 3+ years in electronic or electromechanical production.
• Advanced proficiency in assembly, testing, or machine operation.
• Experience guiding, training, or supporting floor workers.
• Experience as team lead, trainer, or senior technician/operator.
• IPC certification or equivalent training.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and production flow.
• Ability to coordinate workflow and respond to real-time production needs.
• Effective communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced-level assembly, testing, or machine operation work based on production needs.
• Provide daily on-the-floor direction, support, and technical guidance to technicians and operators.
• Train and mentor employees on processes, equipment, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Oversee workflow, prioritize tasks, and help ensure adherence to production schedules.
• Verify the accuracy of travelers, documentation, work instructions, and material availability.
• Conduct in-process quality checks and document results as required.
• Identify workflow, equipment, or process issues and elevate to supervisors, engineering, or quality as appropriate.
• Support continuous improvement efforts including 5S, waste reduction, and process optimization.
• Communicate daily updates, priorities, and issues to supervisors and cross-functional teams.
• Provide feedback to leadership regarding employee performance, skill development, and training needs.

Skills

Team leadership

IPC certification

Electromechanical production

Assembly proficiency

Quality checks

Job description

Gowanda BTI in Arcade, NY, seeks a Production Lead for the 2nd shift (1:30 pm to 10 pm) to coordinate workflow and support the production team. The role involves hands-on assembly or machine operation and acts as the first on-floor resource for questions, task assignments, troubleshooting, and process clarification.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in electronic or electromechanical production, IPC certification, and strong leadership and communication skills to drive schedule adherence and