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Assembly Technician I

Novanta · Middleton, WI

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Level
Technician
Team
Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial
Posted
Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Novanta (industrial) in Middleton, WI. Perform assembly, inspection, testing, calibration, and verification of nano-positioning, electro-mechanical devices, controllers, and related components in accordance with established work instructions, drawings, schematics, test procedures, and quality.

Tools it names
Robotics, Tooling
Openings
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How this role compares

Against 16 other live manufacturing postings in Wisconsin.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 59%
  • CNC 53%
  • Machining 53%
  • ✓ Tooling 47%
  • ✓ Robotics 29%
  • GD&T 29%

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At a glance

Lifts up to 10 lbs

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Perform assembly, inspection, testing, calibration, and verification of nano-positioning, electro-mechanical devices, controllers, and related components in accordance with established work instructions, drawings, schematics, test procedures, and quality standards.
  • ◆Operate manufacturing equipment, test equipment, software, fixtures, and hand tools safely and effectively while developing mechanical and electrical assembly skills.
  • ◆Review test results, identify defects or process concerns, perform basic troubleshooting, and escalate issues using appropriate technical documentation and resources.
  • ◆Maintain accurate records of assembly steps, test results, inspections, nonconformances, and production transactions in accordance with documentation requirements.
  • ◆Partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to support procedures, reduce defects, and contribute to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and customer satisfaction goals.

Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies

  • ✓Functional / Technical Skills: Applies the technical knowledge and skills needed to perform assembly and test work safely, accurately, and in accordance with established procedures.
  • ✓Action Oriented: Demonstrates energy, follow-through, and a willingness to learn while completing assigned work and supporting production priorities.
  • ✓Collaborative Team Player: Seeks input, communicates effectively, and works across functions to resolve issues and improve manufacturing execution.
  • ✓Trustworthy: Builds trust through accuracy, transparency, integrity, and disciplined documentation.
  • ✓Continuous Improvement Mindset: Shares observations and supports improvements that help reduce defects, improve procedures, and strengthen process reliability.

Physical

Requirements

  • ✓Regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds.
  • ✓Frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds.
  • ✓Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
  • ✓Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • ✓Specific dexterity abilities required include a steady hand, the ability to handle small objects with care, and force control.

Travel

Requirements

  • ✓None.
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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 Assembly Technician I plays an important role in building and testing precision electro-mechanical products that support advanced manufacturing and healthcare technology. In this entry-level role, you will follow established work instructions, drawings, schematics, test procedures, and quality standards to help ensure products meet safety, quality, delivery, and customer requirements. You will maintain accurate documentation, identify and communicate defects or process concerns, and partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other team members to support reliable manufacturing execution.

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