Assembler (Temporary)

Novanta Inc.; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Novanta Inc. is seeking a manufacturing assembler to build small mechanical structures within a cleanroom environment, following schematics and blueprints. You will perform precise assembly tasks, test components, and resolve any issues to ensure quality and traceability.

The role requires 1–3 years of experience, strong attention to detail, ability to lift up to 40 lbs, and proficiency with hand tools and precision measuring equipment. Novanta values teamwork and safety.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Manufacturing or equivalent practical experience.
• 1-3 years of experience.
• Experience assembling small mechanical structures to tight tolerances.
• Prior clean room experience a plus.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to use small hand tools.
• Mechanical abilities and precision.
• Skill with precision measuring equipment.
• Standing and sitting while performing duties.

Responsibilities

• Assembles small mechanical structures to extremely tight tolerances.
• Performs mechanical assembly and operational tasks with components or subassemblies according to drawings, directives and/or company policies and procedures.
• Use schematics, blueprints, verbal and written instructions to assemble, modify, rework and/or test mechanical assemblies.
• Resolves and/or reports assembly problems accordingly to establish company procedures.
• May be required to fill out and submit Non Conformance Reports (NCR’s).
• Maintains clean and safe working environment.
• Contributes to team effort and other tasks as needed.

Skills

Quality focus

Attention to detail

Hand tools

Precision measurement

Measuring equipment

Manual dexterity

Education

Associate degree in Manufacturing

Tools

Blueprints

Schematics

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.

• Assembles small mechanical structures to extremely tight tolerances.
• Performs various mechanical assembly and operational tasks with components or subassemblies according to drawings, directives and/or company policies and procedures.
• Use schematics, blueprints, verbal and written instructions to assemble, modify, rework and/or test mechanical assemblies.
• Resolves and/or reports assembly problems accordingly to establish company procedures.
• May be required to fill out and submit Non Conformance Reports (NCR’s).
• Maintains clean and safe working environment.
• Contributes to team effort and other tasks as needed.

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.
• Associate degree in Manufacturing or equivalent practical experience built upon High School level technical subjects.
• 1-3 years of experience.
• Experience assembling small mechanical structures to extremely tight tolerances.
• Prior clean room experience a plus.
• A strong work ethic and attention to detail are a must.
• Attention to quality & workmanship
• Ability to use small hand tools.
• Mechanical abilities and a high level of precision.
• Skill with precision measuring equipment and a wide variety of hand tools.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Standing and sitting while performing duties and tasks.

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.