Assembler II

Novanta Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Novanta Inc. in the United States is seeking an Assembler II to assemble and test components, reading assembly instructions and schematics to ensure quality and safety in the production process.

You will collaborate with your team to meet production schedules, provide feedback for process improvements, and comply with ISO standards and company policy. Strong attention to detail, the ability to read and follow instructions, and basic computer skills are essential in daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in assembly, testing, and operating machinery in manufacturing.
• Mechanical abilities and a high level of precision.
• 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.)

Responsibilities

• 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

Mechanical abilities

Attention to detail

Team oriented

Communication skills

Reading 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.

Summary

As an Assembler II, 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. You will read and interpret assembly instructions, technical drawings and schematics.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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

• Have experience in assembly, testing, and operating machinery in manufacturing.
• Have mechanical abilities and a high level of precision.
• 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 $20.00 to $25.00 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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