Lab Technician

Zeiss Group in; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k matching

Employee assistance program

Vacation and sick pay

Job summary

ZEISS is seeking Lab Technicians in Minnesota to perform routine production duties across lens manufacturing processes. You will handle receiving lenses/frames, inspection, coating, tinting, assembly, packaging, data entry, invoicing, and basic equipment troubleshooting.

Positions require levels I–III with increasing experience in optical manufacturing, strong safety adherence, and the ability to work overtime when needed. A positive attitude and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• HSD / GED required for Level I.
• 2–3 years related experience for Level II.
• 3–5 years related experience for Level III.
• Ability to read English and identify numbers.
• Strong safety awareness and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine production duties in lens production.
• Qualify and inspect product per CZV specs.
• Maintain written or computer documentation.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform repairs (Level II/III).
• Keep a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Job description

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 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? We are seeking Lab Technicians to join our time.

In this role you will perform routine production duties associated with the lens manufacturing processes.

Areas

• Receiving Lenses and / or Frames
• Inspecting lenses
• Blocking, Spotting, Taping and / or Foco
• Lens Coating
• Tinting
• Assembling Jobs
• Packaging & Shipping
• Entering Data
• Invoicing & Billing
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Purchasing
• Reporting

Reporting Sound Interesting?

Here’s what you’ll do:

Responsibilities for All Levels:

• Performs routine production duties associated with various aspects of lens production paying close attention to quality, quantity and efficiency. Refer to the Job Matrix for further departmental specifics.
• Complies with all safety standards and reports any safety concerns to leadership.
• Qualifies and inspects product to ensure compliance with CZV specifications and standards.
• Maintains appropriate written and / or computer documentation.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

Additional Responsibilities for Level II & III:

• Employs troubleshooting techniques to determine cause of instrument / machine failure and implement repairs where necessary.
• Cross trains in other areas and departments.

Do you qualify?

All positions require Level I:

• HSD / GED
• 0 - 2 years related experience

Level II:

• 2 - 3 years related experience
• 1 year optical manufacturing experience

Level III: Years & Type Required

• 3 - 5 years related experience
• 3 years optical manufacturing experience

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities for All Levels:

• Ability to follow safety guidelines with the ability to identify and understand safety items
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-task production environment
• Exceptional attendance record
• Honest, dependable and be able to follow directions either written or verbal
• Full knowledge of at least one department and basic knowledge of the entire lab
• Professional demeanor with a positive attitude and approach to work
• Patience to fully see the task through is a must
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a team setting or independently, as needed
• Customer Service Mindset
• Desire to learn
• Ability to read English and identify numbers
• Good verbal and written communication with ability to communicate with other associates in a clear, concise manner
• Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work overtime when needed
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues
• General office/computer experience
• Ability to focus for long periods of time
• Eye for attention to detail and symmetry
• Ability to sit and or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to perform repetitive movements with upper and lower extremities
• Ability to sustain lengthy periods of visual concentration and good hand/eye/foot coordination
• Solid dexterity and mechanical skills
• Must be able to regularly lift 10 pounds. Must be able to lift 30 pounds in Surfacing.
• Must be able to excerpt up to 20 PSI with hands
• Ability to use of personal protective equipment

The hourly pay ranges for these positions: Technician I, Lab $17.50 -$22.00 Technician II, Lab $18.50 - $23.00 Technician III, Lab $21.00 - $26.00

The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.

This position is eligible for a Performance Bonus.

We have world class benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS:

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Vacation and sick pay from your first day

ZEISS is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled Veteran Employer

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Christina Choing Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).

Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That’s just what our employees are doing every single day – in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people.

In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together.

Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.