Assembly Technician I

Carl Zeiss SMT; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Carl Zeiss SMT in Missouri seeks aProduction Assembler to manufacture, assemble, inspect, test, and package products per approved procedures and quality standards. You will stage materials, operate equipment, document work orders, and support sterilization preparation while upholding GMP, GDP, and cleanliness.

The role emphasizes precise visual and dimensional inspections using microscopes and optical comparators, with a strong focus on safety and collaboration to meet department goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Follows GMP, GDP, and quality procedures.
• Maintains accurate production records.
• Operates measurement tools and performs visual inspections.

Responsibilities

• Assemble products per procedures and work instructions.
• Meet production output, quality, and productivity goals.
• Inspect with microscopes and optical comparators.
• Record work orders and maintain documentation.
• Prepare products for sterilization.
• Maintain clean and safe work area.

Skills

Manufacturing

Assembling

Inspection

Testing

Documentation

Quality control

Safety compliance

5S

SAP/ERP systems

Tools

Microscopes

Optical comparators

Production equipment

SAP ERP systems

Job description

About Us

How many companies can say they've been in business for over 179 years?! Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What's the role?

The Production Assembler is responsible for manufacturing, assembling, inspecting, testing, and packaging products in accordance with approved manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and ZEISS quality standards. This role ensures production goals are met while maintaining product quality, accurate documentation, and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and applicable regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include staging materials, performing visual and dimensional inspections using microscopes and optical comparators, operating production equipment, recording work order information, and supporting product preparation for sterilization. The Production Assembler also maintains a clean and organized work environment, follows established safety and quality procedures, and collaborates with team members to achieve departmental goals for safety, quality, and productivity.

Sound Interesting?

Here's what you'll do:

Production and Assembly

• Manufacture and assemble products according to approved manufacturing procedures and work instructions.
• Consistently meet established production output, quality, and productivity goals.
• Learn and perform assigned product lines and manufacturing processes as directed by the manager or supervisor.
• Review work order Bills of Materials (BOMs) to gather, verify, and stage materials for assembly, inspection, and packaging.
• Perform basic manufacturing processes in designated areas, including tumbling, cleanroom operations, and packaging.
• Prepare products for sterilization in accordance with established procedures.
• Operate production equipment and perform routine maintenance within the scope of training and authorization.

Quality, Inspection, and Testing

• Ensure finished products meet established specifications, quality standards, and ZEISS requirements.
• Perform in-process and final inspections in accordance with Quality Control Standard Operating Procedures (QCSOPs) and Quality Inspection Specifications (QIS).
• Use microscopes and appropriate magnification levels to perform detailed visual inspections of parts and assemblies.
• Use optical comparators and overlay models to perform dimensional inspections of single-piece and multi-piece components and assemblies.
• Perform in-process and final product testing, ensuring test equipment is properly set up and operated.
• Execute test procedures and accurately document all results.
• Identify, segregate, and dispose of defective materials in accordance with established quality procedures.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment assemblies down to the component level, within the scope of documented instructions, training, and authorization.
• Promptly report quality issues, nonconformances, and process deviations in accordance with established procedures.

Documentation, Compliance, and Systems

• Review, inspect, measure, and verify work orders in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and legible documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP), including:Completing work orders correctly and completely.Recording accepted and rejected quantities accurately.Maintaining required production, inspection, and testing records.
• Follow applicable Manufacturing Standard Operating Procedures (MSOPs), Manufacturing Process Instructions (MPIs), Quality Control Standard Operating Procedures (QCSOPs), and Quality Inspection Specifications (QIS).
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), line clearance requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Follow First-In, First-Out (FIFO) procedures when staging, using, and returning materials.
• Perform required transactions in SAP or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, including operation confirmations, label printing, and other activities necessary to maintain production records and product traceability.

Workplace Organization, Safety, and Communication

• Maintain clean, organized work areas in accordance with 5S principles: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain.
• Complete assigned cleaning and housekeeping activities as directed by production supervisors.
• Follow all applicable workplace safety requirements and maintain compliance with ZEISS quality standards, GMP, and relevant regulatory