Surgical Instrument Technician

Zeiss Group; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401k Matching

Employee Assistance Programs

Vacation and sick pay

Job summary

ZEISS is seeking an entry-level hand-finishing technician to manufacture surgical instruments, including bipolar forceps, under close supervision. You will prepare parts, trim coatings, and polish under a microscope, ensuring finishes meet precise tolerances and quality standards.

The role requires basic manufacturing experience, strong manual dexterity, and the ability to read engineering drawings. Training will cover procedures, safety, and quality controls in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• 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, using filing, bending, polishing and other metalworking techniques to meet quality standards.
• Trim back coating on forceps tips to specifications and remove adhesives underneath.
• Polish forceps under a microscope to remove tool marks without damaging insulation.
• Use measurement tools (calipers, micrometer, gauges) to adhere to tight tolerances.
• Interpret engineering blueprints and technical drawings for production.
• Coordinate with Quality Control, Production Planning and Engineering.
• Maintain accurate records of outputs, scrap, and inventory.
• Rework rejections from Quality Control area.
• Follow 5S and Lean Manufacturing procedures.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Reading blueprints

Attention to detail

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometer

Gauges

Microscope

Polishing wheels

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?

Hand-finishing manufacturing of surgical instruments, specifically bipolar forceps.

Here's what you'll do

• Perform preliminary steps on surgical instruments to prepare for finishing, working under a microscope and using trade skills such as filing, bending, polishing, and other advanced metalworking techniques to consistently meet or exceed the established quality standards for form, fit, and function to meet safety standards for use with our customers
• Trim back coating on forceps tips to specifications, and remove adhesives underneath using blades and files
• Polish forceps under a microscope to remove machine and file marks using various polishing wheels under a microscope, without damaging the insulative coating
• Accurate use of measurement tools, including calipers, micrometer, and various gauges, to accurately adhere to tolerances as low as +/- .010"
• Comprehend and implement production from engineering level blueprints and technical drawings
• Cross communicates with areas including Quality Control, Production Planning, and Engineering
• Maintain accurate record-keeping of outputs, scrap, and inventory
• Rework rejections from Quality Control area
• Preserve workflow pattern by following established 5S and Lean Manufacturing procedures
• Other duties as assigned by management

Do you qualify?

• 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

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Vacation and sick pay
• The list goes on!

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties, or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to interpret, amend, or otherwise modify, in whole or in part, any job description at any time, at its sole discretion.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Maria Khalil

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).