Assembler I (Temporary)

novanta; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Novanta is seeking an Assembler I to assemble and test components to create finished products. You will read and interpret assembly instructions and schematics, collaborate with the team to ensure quality and safety, and operate precision test equipment.

The role emphasizes Lean practices and adherence to 5S standards. The position offers on-site work in Bedford, MA, with hourly pay between $18 and $22, depending on the geographic market.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented environment experience and strong communication.
• Experience with opto-electronics and PCB materials.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Knowledge of QMS standards (ISO 9001).
• Basic knowledge of ESD and 5S practices.
• Safety-conscious with chemical awareness.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and follow work instructions, BOMs, and assembly drawings.
• Use hand tools properly and safely.
• Mechanically assemble products to defined quality/output.
• Solder cables, wires and through-hole devices within quality limits.
• Inspect products and identify non-conformances.
• Operate pass/fail test equipment (ALTF, PD Test).
• Maintain 5S cleanliness and workstation organization.

Skills

Team player

Opto-electronics

PCB commodities

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

QMS ISO 9001

Tools

IPC soldering standards

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.

Summary

As an Assembler I, you will be responsible for assembling and testing components to create finished products. You will collaborate with your team to ensure quality, efficiency, and safety in the production process. Reading and interpreting assembly instructions, technical drawings and schematics.

Primary Responsibilities

• Able to read, understand, and adhere to work instructions, BOMs, and assembly drawings


• Usage of hand tools properly and safely


• Mechanical assembly of product within acceptable quality and output levels


• Soldering of cables, wires and through hole devices within acceptable quality limits


• Inspect product and properly identify non-conformances


• Properly operate pass/fail test equipment (ALTF, PD Test, etc.)


• Cleanliness and workstation clean up through 5S standards

General Tasks

• Strict compliance with the quality, occupational safety, and environmental regulations.


• Implementation of the instructions of the quality / environmental management representative and the occupational safety specialist

Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies

• Team player with strong computer, written, verbal and skills


• Previous experience with opto-electronics and PCB commodities,


• Working experience in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma environments


• Familiar and knowledgeable with QMS standards (ie: ISO 9001)


• Basic knowledge and practice of ESD and 5S principles


• Safety and chemical awareness


• Preferred - IPC solder requirements verified (Consistently meet IPC requirements; tested per IPC610 requirements)

Travel Requirements

None

Physical Requirements

None

Compensation and Benefits

The base pay for this position is $18.00 to $22.00 per hour depending on the geographic market.

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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