Entry-Level Precision Assembly Technician

Novanta Corporation; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Competitive quarterly incentive

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Novanta Corporation is seeking an Assembly Technician I to build and test precision electro-mechanical products for healthcare technology and advanced manufacturing. In this entry-level role, you will follow work instructions, drawings, and procedures to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and customer requirements.

You will maintain records and support teams across Production, Quality and Engineering. You will gain hands-on experience with nano-positioning devices and related components,

Qualifications

• Applies the technical knowledge and skills needed to perform assembly and test work safely and accurately.
• Demonstrates energy, follow-through, and a willingness to learn while supporting production priorities.
• Seeks input, communicates effectively, and works across functions to resolve issues.
• Builds trust through accuracy, transparency, integrity, and disciplined documentation.
• Shares observations and supports improvements that enhance procedures and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly, inspection, testing, calibration, and verification of nano-positioning, electro-mechanical devices, controllers, and related components per work instructions and quality standards.
• Operate manufacturing equipment, test equipment, software, fixtures, and hand tools safely while developing assembly skills.
• Review test results, identify defects or process concerns, perform basic troubleshooting, and escalate as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of assembly steps, test results, inspections, nonconformances, and production transactions.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering and cross-functional teams to reduce defects and support safety, quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Functional / Technical Skills

Action Oriented

Collaborative Team Player

Trustworthy

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Job description

Novanta Corporation is seeking an Assembly Technician I to build and test precision electro-mechanical products for healthcare technology and advanced manufacturing. In this entry-level role, you will follow work instructions, drawings, and procedures to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and customer requirements.

You will maintain records and support teams across Production, Quality and Engineering. You will gain hands-on experience with nano-positioning devices and related components,