Novanta

Assembler

Stockport, United Kingdom Full time

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.

Assembler

Precision Manufacturing

Stockport

Help build the precision components that power advanced robotics, electronics, and laser‑based medical systems worldwide.
We are recruiting multiple Assemblers for our scaling Precision Manufacturing facility in Stockport.

Why join Novanta?

  • Work with high‑tech optical scanning technology.
  • Develop your skills in Lean manufacturing, quality systems, and precision assembly.
  • Be part of a stable, growing global company.

What you will do

  • Mechanical assembly and soldering of optical scanning components.
  • Operate pass/fail test equipment.
  • Maintain 5S and follow strict quality standards.
  • Identify and report non‑conformances.

What you bring

  • Assembly experience (mechanical, electrical, or optical).
  • Soldering experience (IPC a plus).
  • Knowledge of ESD, 5S, and ISO 9001 environments.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills.

At Novanta, we want you to perform at your best. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, tell us when you apply. Examples include changes to the interview format, extra time for assessments, or support with accessibility needs. We will review your request and agree practical adjustments with you.

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.