Precision Surgical Instrument Assembler I

Zeiss Group; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401k Matching

Employee Assistance Programs

Vacation and sick pay

Job summary

ZEISS is hiring for a surgical instrument finishing role focused on forceps, with heavy microscope work and precise metalworking. You will file, bend, trim, and polish to meet safety and functional specs while adhering to quality standards.

The position requires 0-1 year in manufacturing, preferred 2+ years in surgical instrument manufacturing, and offers benefits including medical, vision, dental, and 401(k) matching. Training is provided and Safety/Lean practices are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 0-1 year experience in Manufacturing environment.
• Preferred 2+ years minimum Surgical instrument manufacturing experience.
• Experience with general manufacturing processes.
• Assessment of skills will be part of the training process.
• Ability to follow verbal and written manufacturing procedures.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary steps on surgical instruments to prepare for finishing under a microscope.
• Trim back coating on forceps tips to specifications and remove adhesives beneath using blades and files.
• Polish forceps under a microscope to remove tool marks without damaging insulation.
• Use calipers, micrometers, and gauges to meet tight tolerances (+/- .010).
• Read and implement production from engineering blueprints and drawings.
• Coordinate with Quality Control, Production Planning and Engineering.
• Maintain accurate records of outputs, scrap and inventory.
• Rework rejections from Quality Control.
• Follow 5S and Lean Manufacturing procedures; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Manual dexterity

Microscope work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometer

Gauges

Polishing wheels

Job description

ZEISS is hiring for a surgical instrument finishing role focused on forceps, with heavy microscope work and precise metalworking. You will file, bend, trim, and polish to meet safety and functional specs while adhering to quality standards.

The position requires 0-1 year in manufacturing, preferred 2+ years in surgical instrument manufacturing, and offers benefits including medical, vision, dental, and 401(k) matching. Training is provided and Safety/Lean practices are emphasized.