What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Assembly Technician position at Norwalt Design Inc.?
Norwalt Assembly Technicians build, wire, and debug the automated machinery we design for our customers. As an Engineer-to-Order (ETO) shop, no two machines are quite alike — every build is custom, so the work keeps changing as the technology does. Machines start as a bare frame on our shop floor and are fully assembled and tested here before they ship to a customer site.
What You'll Do
● Assemble subassemblies across a range of automation machinery
● Modify and fit parts as needed, using manual mills, lathes, drill presses, band saws, abrasive saws, and hand or belt sanders (full machine shop access provided)
● Flag and rework parts that don't perform as expected during assembly, looping in engineering as needed
● Route cables and airlines to match schematics and keep the finished machine clean and professional-looking
● Partner with engineers to suggest design and functionality improvements
● Troubleshoot machines once assembly and wiring are complete
● Help coordinate scheduling and task assignments for other assembly and electro-mechanical techs
What You Bring
● Hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience on automated equipment
● Experience troubleshooting robotics (SCARA and 6-axis)
● Comfort with basic hand and power tools
● Machine shop background, including manual mills and lathes
● Ability to read electrical and pneumatic schematics; blueprint reading is a plus
● Basic computer skills — CAD experience is helpful but not required, and Norwalt trains on our own in-house software
● A valid driver's license
Physical Requirements
● Able to lift and carry up to 45 lbs, including from below waist height to overhead
● Able to stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, stoop, and climb stairs for extended periods — sometimes over long distances — as part of daily shop work
About Norwalt
Since 1971, Norwalt Design Inc. has engineered and built high-speed automation machinery for the consumer goods and pharmaceutical industries. Our equipment runs in more than 18 countries for customers ranging from growing manufacturers to Fortune 500 companies, and we're known for pushing production speeds further while keeping systems reliable.
Norwalt provides reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, unless doing so would create an undue hardship for our operations. If you believe you may need an accommodation, please reach out to a supervisor, manager, or the office manager.
Pay: $22.63 - $39.26 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $39