Assembler I

Gowanda Electronics.; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid holidays PTO

Life & AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

EAP access

Employee discount

Job summary

Gowanda Electronics in Salem, Oregon, is hiring an Assembler I for the second shift to support the assembly and production of magnetic and electronic components. You will follow established instructions and safety standards while contributing to high-quality output.

The role requires basic mechanical/electrical aptitude, strong attention to detail, and ability to learn in a fast-paced environment. Prior manufacturing or assembly experience is a plus, with opportunities for growth and skill

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic soldering experience preferred.
• Prior manufacturing/assembly experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic mechanical or electronic assembly using standard hand tools, jigs, and fixtures.
• Follow work instructions, routers, and visual aids for routine assembly processes.
• Complete tasks such as wire stripping, lead trimming, simple soldering, coil winding, potting, encapsulation, and labeling.
• Conduct basic inspections using calipers, micrometers, magnifiers, multimeters or other standard measurement tools.
• Assist with basic functional testing and record results accurately.
• Identify and report defects or equipment concerns and maintain a clean 5S work area.

Skills

Basic assembly

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Following instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Multimeters

Job description

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Full Time Salem OR Salem, OR, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1465

Salary: $23.00 Annually

iNRCORE Group is a leading, vertically integrated provider of highly engineered, high-reliability, and high-performance passive electronic components. We are known for manufacturing proprietary magnetics, capacitors, resistors, filters, and more. We serve mission-critical data and power applications in the Defense, Aerospace & Avionics, Space, Smart Grid, Medical, AI/Data center, and Hi-Rel industrial markets.

iNRCORE Group currently has fourteen (14) manufacturing facilities across the globe with more than one thousand (1000+) employees – and growing! Our business entities include company names such as Bicron, Coast Magnetics, DYCO, Gowanda, iNRCORE, Passive Plus, RCD, Sentran, TTE, and Vanguard Electronics. Our organization has a world-class reputation for innovation, quality products and expertise, and outstanding leadership. Our talented staff is what makes this all possible. We are actively seeking to hire highly skilled professionals to meet our growing demand and join our expanding team(s).

We currently have an opening for Assembler I for the second shift in our Sentran, located in Salem, Oregon. This position is critical to the success of our manufacturing operations and will support the assembly and production of magnetic and electronic components. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, dependable, and eager to learn and grow within a fast-paced production environment.

Details of the Role:

The position of Assembler I will be responsible for performing basic assembly, fabrication, and inspection of electronic components and subassemblies. This role follows established work instructions, safety standards, and quality procedures to ensure consistent, reliable, and high-quality product output. Work is performed under close supervision with continuous skill development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform basic mechanical or electronic assembly using standard hand tools, jigs, and fixtures.
• Follow detailed work instructions, routers, and visual aids for routine assembly processes.
• Complete tasks such as wire stripping, lead trimming, simple soldering, coil winding, potting, encapsulation, and labeling.
• Conduct basic inspections using calipers, micrometers, magnifiers, multimeters, or other standard measurement tools.
• Assist with basic functional testing using standardized fixtures and record results accurately.
• Identify and report defects, documentation, inaccuracies, or equipment concerns.
• Maintain an organized and clean work area following 5S, ESD controls, and all safety protocols.
• Support material handling, inventory tracking, and simple equipment setup as required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic mechanical or electrical aptitude.
• Ability to follow written instructions and standard procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Prior manufacturing, assembly, or production experience.
• Basic soldering experience.
• Ability to perform work using hand tools and standard measurement equipment.
• Ability to learn and follow quality, safety, and ESD procedures.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and reliability.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift upto30lbsoccasionally.
• Ability to work with adhesives, epoxy, solder, and production machinery.
• Ability to use fine motor skills when working with small parts and components.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

iNRCORE and its affiliated entities are an equal opportunity employer with a full suite of benefits offered to full-time employees.

• Excellent earning potential with qualifying annual bonuses
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Elective Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Company paid and elective buy-up Life & AD&D Insurance
• Company paid Short-Term Disability and Elective Long-Term Disability
• Elective Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Supplemental Accident Coverage Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with qualifying Company match
• Company paid mental health and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Holidays and generous paid time off (PTO)
• Employee Discount Program (LifeMartvia ADP)
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees and certification programs

iNRCORE, LLC and its affiliated entities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered.