Assembler II

Novanta•Bedford, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

IPC solder requirements verified (Consistently meet IPC requirements; tested per IPC610 requirements)
IPC Solder certified (designated sections of J-STD 001)

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
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.