Assembler II
- Pay
- $22 – $26 per hour
- Location
- Bedford, MA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry level
- Listed
- 22 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- IPC-610 soldering
- J-STD-001
- hand soldering
- ESD practices
- lean manufacturing
Also useful
- Six Sigma
- ISO 9001
- 5S
Stated benefits & perks
- Medical
About the role
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 The ideal candidate will be a confident and highly organized self-starter with some applications knowledge, communication and technical problem-solving skills to ensure execution of our quality standards and customer on time delivery metrics.
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.)
By working with the Team Lead your able to identify potential root causes for issues identified in the assembly process Cross train other employees Able to suggest and help implement process improvement activities Helps lead 5S initiatives and daily cycle counts Understand and interpret test results/plots, and basic failure modes Can perform rework when required Cleanliness and workstation clean up through 5S standards Preferred: IPC solder requirements verified (Consistently meet IPC requirements; tested per IPC610 requirements) Preferred: IPC Solder certified (designated sections of J-STD 001) General Tasks Maintain strict compliance with the quality, environmental and occupational health and safety regulations and implementation of the instructions of the quality, environmental management and/or occupational health and safety officer.
Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies Ability to multitask and willingness to learn different assembly requirements 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) Team player with strong computer, written, verbal and skills Basic knowledge and practice of ESD and 5S principles Safety and chemical awareness Travel Requirements None Physical Requirements Lifting to 50 pounds, Standing long periods of time The salary for this role will range from $22 to $26 per hour based on full-time employment.
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to location, relevant skills, training, experience, education, etc. Novanta supports all aspects of your life's needs. This position provides a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits to make your quality of life better. Please call if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From Novanta's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 18, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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