Welder (Temporary)

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. Job Summary This job is responsible for welding aluminum shapes to vacuum tight standards. Primary Responsibilities Select, install and adjust tips, shield. Install and replace gas tanks, fill/wire according to type of weld type and assembly. Secure parts and assemblies with clamps and custom fixturing. Review finished part for conformance to design with use of measuring instruments such as calipers and rulers. Use schematics, blueprints, verbal and written instructions to weld and rework parts.. Resolves and/or reports welding problems accordingly to establish company procedures. May be required to fill out and submit Non Conformance Reports (NCR's). Maintains clean and safe working environment. Contributes to team effort and other tasks as needed. Strict compliance with the quality, occupational safety and environmental regulations. Implementation of the instructions of the quality / environmental management representative and the occupational safety specialist. Required Experience, Education, Skills and Competencies HS or equivalent Previous experience with aluminum Tig welding 1+ years of work experience or experience in school or apprenticeship setting Experience with welding to vacuum tight standards is a plus. A strong work ethic and attention to detail are a must. Attention to quality & workmanship Ability to use small hand tools. Skill with precision measuring equipment and a wide variety of hand tools. Travel Requirements None Physical Requirements Able to lift up to 40 lbs. Standing and sitting while performing duties and tasks. Compensation Compensation for this temporary position is expected from $31.00 to $41.00 per hour based on experience. 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. Solving complex challenges, delivering innovations that matter! Novanta is a leading global supplier of core technology solutions that give medical, life science, and advanced industrial original equipment manufacturers a competitive advantage. We combine deep proprietary expertise and competencies in precision medicine, precision manufacturing, robotics and automation, and advanced surgery with a proven ability to solve complex technical challenges. This enables Novanta to engineer proprietary technology solutions that deliver extreme precision and performance, tailored to our customers' demanding applications. The driving force behind our growth is the team of innovative professionals who share a commitment to innovation, the Novanta Growth System, and our customers' success. Novanta's common shares are quoted on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "NOVT".