Assembler I (C)

Novanta Corporation; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Job summary

Novanta Inc. in Apex, NC is seeking an Assembler I to join our Robotics & Automation business unit. You will read and interpret assembly instructions, assemble components, inspect parts, and maintain a clean, safe work environment while ensuring quality and precision in every step.

You will operate hand tools and power equipment, collaborate with teammates to meet production goals, and report any issues promptly to keep production on schedule. This role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Experience with hand tools
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail in manufacturing
• Commitment to safety procedures

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret assembly instructions, blueprints, schematics
• Assemble components using tools per guidelines
• Inspect parts for defects
• Follow safety protocols and keep area clean
• Operate power tools and hydraulic press
• Install components and conduct quality inspections
• Collaborate with team to meet production goals
• Report machinery issues promptly

Skills

Read technical drawings

Use hand tools

Effective communication

Detail oriented

Safety procedures

Tools

Wrenches

Screwdrivers

Pliers

Power tools

Hydraulic press

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.

This position is part of Novanta’s Robotics & Automation business unit. Novanta is the world’s leading developer of robotic end of arm technologies. Novanta end-effectors enhance productivity and flexibility of robotic and automated solutions across a wide spectrum of industries through capabilities such as automatic tool changing, force-torque sensing, material removal, and more.

Since 1989, their commitment to engineering excellence, superior quality, and customer-focused support drives them to innovate and continuously improve the most reliable automated solutions available.

Summary

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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting assembly instructions, blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Assembling components or sub-assemblies using appropriate tools and following specific guidelines and procedures.
• Inspecting parts for defects or damage.
• Following safety protocols and ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Use hand tools such as wrenches, T-handles, utility knives, and other similar tools.
• Operate power tools and hydraulic press.
• Apply lubricants and other treatments to assembled products to ensure proper functioning and longevity.
• Adjust, repair, or replace faulty components of the machinery during and after the assembly process to guarantee optimal performance.
• Clean and organize workspace and assembly areas.
• Properly store equipment, tools, and materials.
• Report any machinery malfunctions, damaged parts, or other issues to supervisors promptly.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet production goals on schedule.
• Install electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical components and connect them properly.
• Conduct inspections of parts and finished products, identify any defects, and document quality issues.
• Follow assembly instructions precisely to construct machinery and equipment.

Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies

• Be able to read, interpret and work from technical drawings, specifications, technical manuals, and schematics
• Be able to use hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, and pliers.
• Be able to communicate effectively
• Have experience in manufacturing or a desire to learn, along with consistent attention to detail
• Be able to follow safety procedures and guidelines

Compensation & Benefits

The base pay for this position is $34,105 to $54,530 per year depending on the geographic market. Dependent on the position offered, annual bonuses and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of the compensation package.

Novanta supports all aspects of your life’s needs. This position provides a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits to make your quality of life better.

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.

Please call [phone] if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.

Solving complex challenges, delivering innovations that matter! Novanta is a leading global supplier of core technology solutions that give medical, life science, and advanced industrial original equipment manufacturers a competitive advantage. We combine deep proprietary expertise and competencies in precision medicine, precision manufacturing, robotics and automation, and advanced surgery with a proven ability to solve complex technical challenges. This enables Novanta to engineer proprietary technology solutions that deliver extreme precision and performance, tailored to our customers' demanding applications. The driving force behind our growth is the team of innovative professionals who share a commitment to innovation, the Novanta Growth System, and our customers’ success. Novanta’s common shares are quoted on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "NOVT".