Technician II, Lab

Zeiss Group; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision coverage

Dental

401k Matching

Paid time off

Job summary

ZEISS is seeking a Lab Technician II in Minnesota. The role involves intermediate optical production tasks, from receiving lenses to packaging and data entry, with cross-training across the lab.

You will perform routine to semi-routine production duties, maintain quality standards, and assist with repairs when needed; ownership of safety and documentation is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have intermediate optical knowledge and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Adheres to safety standards and demonstrates accurate documentation.
• Capable of troubleshooting instrument/machine issues and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Receiving Lenses and/or Frames.
• Inspecting lenses for quality and conformity.
• Blocking, Spotting, Taping and/or Foco processes.
• Lens Coating and Tinting tasks.
• Assembling Jobs and Packaging & Shipping.
• Entering Data and Invoicing/Billing.
• Equipment Troubleshooting and Purchasing duties.

Skills

Optical knowledge

Quality focus

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Data entry

Education

HSD / GED Equivalent Experience

Job description

About Us:

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?

Lab Technician II is an intermediate level position. Under minimal supervision where operations and sequences are specified by written and verbal instructions and established practices, the Lab Technician II will perform routine and semi-routine production duties associated with the lens manufacturing processes.

Sound Interesting?

Here's what you'll do:

This position will have a variety of tasks within the department with minimal supervision. Must have intermediate optical knowledge. Cross training will be required within the lab and may include:

• 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

Do you qualify?

• Performs routine and semi-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.
• Generally assigned certain tasks within a specified department but has knowledge to perform majority of the tasks within a specified department.
• Employs troubleshooting techniques to determine cause of instrument / machine failure and implement repairs where necessary.
• Cross trains in other areas and departments.
• HSD / GED Equivalent Experience

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

• Medical (HSA, PPO, HRA, plus! Telemedicine)
• Vision, simply amazing coverage, $0 Single/Bifocal/Trifocal lenses! Plus, many additional discounts and savings.
• Dental (PPO and PPO Buy-up)
• 401k Matching! .67/1.00 up to 6%, vested immediately! Plus an additional 2% (on a 3 yr vest)
• Flex Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Programs: Emotional Well-being support, Financial, Legal Services, Identity theft protection and more!)
• MetLife plans: Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Home/Auto discounts and more
• Vacation and sick pay
• The list goes on!

The hourly pay range for this position is $18.50 - $22.00.

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.

ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.

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).