Surgical Instrument Technician

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 Group is seeking an entry-level Hand-finishing technician for surgical instruments in our Missouri facility. You will work under a microscope to perform finishing steps, trim coatings, and polish forceps to meet tight tolerances while following detailed blueprints and procedures.

The role emphasizes precision, with record-keeping, 5S/Lean practices, and collaboration with Quality Control, Production Planning, and Engineering to maintain workflow and output quality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 0-1 year experience in a Manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years minimum Surgical instrument manufacturing experience preferred.
• 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 underneath using blades and files.
• Polish forceps under a microscope to remove machine and file marks without damaging insulation.
• Accurately use measurement tools (calipers, micrometer, gauges) to meet tight tolerances.
• Calibrate and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings for production.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Follow procedures

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.Sound Interesting?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 customersTrim back coating on forceps tips to specifications, and remove adhesives underneath using blades and filesPolish forceps under a microscope to remove machine and file marks using various polishing wheels under a microscope, without damaging the insulative coatingAccurate 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 drawingsCross communicates with areas including Quality Control, Production Planning, and EngineeringMaintain accurate record-keeping of outputs, scrap, and inventoryRework rejections from Quality Control areaPreserve workflow pattern by following established 5S and Lean Manufacturing proceduresOther duties as assigned by managementDo you qualify?High School Diploma or GED preferred0-1 year experience in Manufacturing environmentPreferred 2+ years minimum Surgical instrument manufacturing experienceExperience with general manufacturing processesAssessment of skills will be part of the training processAbility to follow verbal and written manufacturing proceduresExcellent hand-eye coordinationWe have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!MedicalVisionDental401k MatchingEmployee Assistance ProgramsVacation and sick payThe 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 KhalilZeiss 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).