Assembler I (Temporary) - Rocklin, CA, United States
Originally posted 7 October 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This role is responsible for assembling products according to specifications and ensuring quality control standards are met.
What you'll do
- Read, understand, and adhere to work instructions, BOMs, and assembly drawings
- Use hand tools properly and safely
- Perform mechanical assembly of products within acceptable quality and output levels
- Inspect products and properly identify non-conformance
- Operate pass/fail test equipment (ALTF, PD Test, etc.)
- Maintain workstation cleanliness through SS standards and follow site requirements for disposal of recyclable materials and hazardous waste
What you'll need
- Previous experience with opto-electronics and PCB commodities
- Working experience in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma environments
- Basic knowledge and practice of ESD and 5S principles
- Safety and chemical awareness
This role has been open 2 days — well below the 52-day median for Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering roles.
Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
2412
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Median days open
52 d
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Median salary
$99k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Novanta | All employers we track in this specialty (2412 roles · 77 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 27 | 2412 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 38 | 9729 · 107 employers |
| Median days open | 83 d | 52 d (+31 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $99k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Micron Technology · 382 open roles · median 80 d
- Entegris · 250 open roles · median 29 d
- Applied Materials · 235 open roles · median 39 d
- Lam Research · 106 open roles · median 51 d
- Infineon Technologies · 88 open roles · median 52 d
- ASML · 75 open roles · median 69 d
How we counted: 2412 open Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 77 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 9 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.