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Assembly Technician

Nova-Tech Engineering
Willmar, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/8/2026
Assembly Technician
Pay Range: $20 - $25/Hour

Who is Nova-Tech Engineering?
Headquartered in Willmar, MN, Nova-Tech Engineering is a growing, dynamic company founded in 1992 that began as one person’s passion to benefit the agricultural industry.  Through innovative process automation technology, the company engineers and manufactures products that serve over 500 commercial poultry hatcheries in over 65 countries worldwide. 

Nova-Tech houses every aspect of its business on the MinnWest Technology Campus, including a manufacturing facility located just steps away from our engineering and drafting teams. Walking from building to building, you can observe our whole process, from concept to final product.

What we’re looking for:
  • Associate degree or Industrial Skills Training/Certificate preferred.
  • Minimum 2 years related experience.
  • Read work orders and bills of material, follow assembly procedures, interpret wiring schematics and engineering drawings, and apply to daily work.
  • Assemble, calibrate, test, and troubleshoot modules/systems to ensure they function per the desired specifications.
  • Perform firmware and software programming tasks on PCBs, modules, and other devices.
  • Experience performing intermediate to advanced assembly tasks including mechanical, electrical, magnetic, and pneumatic.
  • Experience and understanding of quality soldering and crimping.
  • Experience and understanding of magnetic polarity, mechanical motions and pivots, belt tension, etc.
  • Experience and understanding of electrical functions using a digital multimeter and other test equipment.
  • Experience and understanding of part tolerances to identify and resolve non-conformances.
  • Experience in leading and mentoring others in daily tasks and department initiatives.

What you’ll do:
We’re looking for a skilled Assembly Technician to join our team and help bring high-performance products to life. In this role, you’ll work with a variety of tools and technologies to build and fine-tune systems, ensuring they meet exact standards. Ideal candidates enjoy hands-on work, have a strong technical aptitude, excellent diagnostic skills, and are confident working with mechanical and electrical components in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment.

Other key areas include:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently within a team, retain prior instruction, and continue work without direct supervision.
  • Ability to handle and assemble small and large parts and electronic components.
  • Live out Nova-Tech Engineering’s mission, vision, strategies, and values by taking a strengths-based, agile approach to our team members and company. 
Our location:
In 2005, Nova-Tech partnered with Life-Science Innovations to buy a 37-building, 110-acre historic hospital facility in Willmar from the State of Minnesota.  Since that time, we have developed the resulting MinnWest Technology Campus into the largest privately owned technology park in the country. Willmar, MN is a bustling community located less than two hours from Minneapolis and one hour from St. Cloud known for its lakes and vibrant entertainment.

Things to check out: Willmar Stingers, Willmar WarHawks, Little Crow Ski Team, Green Lake and boat cruises, Glacial Lakes State Trail, Dorothy A. Olson Aquatic Center, The Barn Theatre, Sibley State Park, Robbins Island, Destination Playground, YMCA, Ridgewater College, area golf courses and simulators, local breweries, restaurants, and shopping.

Why join our team?
Nova-Tech Engineering offers a flexible, collaborative, and productive work environment focusing on culture and strengths.  We’ve worked hard to create our unique culture and seek team members who match our core values so we can continue to create revolutionary solutions that advance our customers’ ability to feed the world.

The MinnWest Technology Campus offers a wide array of on-site amenities including a cafeteria, pool, fitness center, gymnasium, meeting spaces, daycare center, and more! We offer competitive wages with generous paid time off and benefits starting day one! Learn more at www.nteglobal.com.        

To Apply or Further Inquire Contact:
Rachel Weiss | Talent Acquisition
Rachel.Weiss@nteglobal.com
(320) 222-9790
 

Salary : $20 - $25

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