Machining Operator
LocationSuzhou, China
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedAug 26, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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Have experience operating machinery in a manufacturing setting
Be familiar with various types of machinery and their functions
Be familiar with quality control procedures and inspection techniques
Be able to communicate effectively with team members
Be able to stand for long periods of time
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
About the company
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.
Responsibilities
As a Machine Operator II, you will operate and maintain complex manufacturing equipment. You will also collaborate with the team to maintain production efficiency and meet targets. Operating and monitoring a variety of machines to ensure consistent quality and output.
Inspecting finished products to ensure they meet quality standards
Conducting regular inspections of machinery and performing preventive maintenance as needed.
Supporting new machine operators and encouraging cross-functional collaboration with other departments.
Seeking ways to improve machine efficiency and reduce wastage to increase productivity. Machine Uptime Rate
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Quality of produced parts Education - Have experience operating machinery in a manufacturing setting
Knowledge - Be familiar with various types of machinery and their functions
Knowledge - Be familiar with quality control procedures and inspection techniques
Skill - Be able to communicate effectively with team members
Skill - Be able to stand for long periods of time Action Oriented - Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things that he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes opportunities when they arise.
Learning on the Fly - Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.
Legal
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.