Assembler I

Novanta Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Novanta Inc. is seeking an Assembler I to join our manufacturing team. You will assemble electronic products according to specifications and ensure quality control standards are met, reading blueprints and diagrams as required.

Responsibilities include assembling components, performing in-process and final inspections, and collaborating with the manufacturing team to meet production schedules, including overtime when needed. English reading is required and basic computer skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Previous assembly experience preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate verbally with team and management.
• Strong attention to detail required.
• Demonstrated ability to function in a team environment.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings and work instructions. (English language required.)

Responsibilities

• Assemble varied electronic products, consistently meeting quality standards.
• Perform in-process and final assembly inspections and report potential defects to shift leader or manager.
• Foster a high-performing team environment through daily communication with supervisor and colleagues in all manufacturing areas.
• Work with manufacturing team to meet production schedules, including overtime as required by production needs.
• Provide regular feedback to management regarding potential product and assembly process improvements.
• Comply with all company policies and programs, to include those regarding ethics, conduct, safety, security, ISO, and continuous improvement.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Assembly experience

Reading instructions

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Basic computer skills

Read drawings

Job description

Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.

Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta.

As an Assembler I, you will be responsible for assembling products according to specifications. You will also need to ensure that the quality control standards are met. Reading and interpreting assembly instructions, blueprints, schematics, and diagrams
Assembling components or sub-assemblies using appropriate tools and following specific guidelines and procedures

Primary Responsibilities

• Assemble varied electronic products, consistently meeting quality standards.
• Perform in-process and final assembly inspections and report potential defects to shift leader or manager.
• Foster a high-performing team environment through daily communication with supervisor and colleagues in all manufacturing areas.
• Work with manufacturing team to meet production schedules, including overtime as required by production needs.
• Provide regular feedback to management regarding potential product and assembly process improvements.
• Comply with all company policies and programs, to include those regarding ethics, conduct, safety, security, ISO, and continuous improvement.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies

• Previous assembly experience preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, to include assembly instruction, is critical to success in the role.
• Ability to communicate verbally with team and management required.
• Strong attention to detail required.
• Demonstrated ability to function in a team environment required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings and work instructions. (English language required.)

Compensation and Benefits

• The base pay for this position is $18.00 to $23.00 per hour depending on the geographic market and experience.

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

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