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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026. Novanta scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Novanta is an American supplier of photonics, vision and precision motion components and subsystems to original equipment manufacturers in the medical and advanced industrial markets. Its products include lasers and beam delivery systems, encoders, motion control, and medical imaging and visualization subsystems, sold through a family of specialised engineering brands, and it is listed on Nasdaq. The company is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, United States.

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

As an Assembler I, you will bring precision products to life by assembling components and sub-assemblies according to established specifications. Working alongside a collaborative production team, you will use technical instructions and hands-on skills to help deliver safe, high-quality products on time. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys building, learning, and seeing the direct results of their work.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Assemble components and sub-assemblies by following work instructions, drawings, schematics, and established procedures.
  • Use common hand tools safely and correctly to complete assigned production work.
  • Inspect parts and completed assemblies for defects, damage, and adherence to quality standards, and communicate concerns promptly.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while supporting team production and delivery goals.

Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred; prior manufacturing or assembly experience is not required.
  • Willingness and ability to learn how to read work instructions, drawings, specifications, and schematics; position-specific training will be provided.
  • Basic ability to use or learn to use common hand tools, with consistent attention to detail, quality, and safety.
  • Action-oriented and collaborative, with clear communication skills, a dependable approach, and a willingness to ask questions and learn as part of a team.

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.

Travel Requirements

None

Compensation and Benefits

The starting base pay for this role is $20.00 per hour, depending on the geographic market.

Novanta supports all aspects of your life’s needs. This position provides a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits designed to support your quality of life.

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.

Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.

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