Electrical Assembler I

novanta; North Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Novanta is hiring for an Assembler I in its Robotics & Automation division, based in North Carolina. The role focuses on assembling and testing components to produce finished products, ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety in the production line.

The candidate will read drawings, prepare parts, operate machinery, and report defects. Candidates should have experience in soldering small gauge wire, using magnification for precision work, and a strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Solder small gauge wire with precision.
• Use magnifying devices for assembling and soldering microscale parts.
• Experience assembling, testing, and operating manufacturing equipment.
• Demonstrate mechanical abilities and high precision.
• Read and interpret technical drawings with basic literacy and arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret assembly instructions, drawings, and schematics.
• Prepare and assemble components to create finished products.
• Operate machinery and equipment in the assembly process.
• Inspect and test finished products to meet quality standards.
• Identify and report issues or defects in the production process.

Skills

Soldering small gauge wire

Magnification-assisted soldering

Assembly and testing in manufacturing

Mechanical aptitude

Reading technical drawings

Detail-oriented with precision

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

The Assembler I, 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting assembly instructions, technical drawings, and schematics
• Preparing and assembling components to create finished products
• Operating machinery and equipment used in the assembly process
• Inspecting and testing finished products to ensure they meet quality standards
• Identifying and reporting any issues or defects in the production process

Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies

• Must be able to solder small gage wire.
• Capable of using magnifying devices to assemble and solder small assemblies.
• Have experience in assembly, testing, and operating machinery in manufacturing.
• Skill Have mechanical abilities and a high level of precision.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and instructions with general reading, writing, and arithmetic skills
• Be detail-oriented and able to maintain a high level of precision and accuracy.

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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