Technician II, Lab

zeissgroup; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401k Matching

Flex Spending Account

Employee Assistance Programs

Pet Insurance

Job summary

ZEISS is seeking a Lab Technician II in Minnesota to perform routine and semi-routine production duties in lens manufacturing. The role requires intermediate optical knowledge and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision.

You will cross-train across the lab, handle data entry, invoicing, and basic equipment troubleshooting while maintaining safety and quality standards. Competitive benefits and a performance bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• Intermediate optical knowledge and production experience.
• Complies with safety standards and maintains documentation.
• Troubleshooting techniques to identify instrument/machine issues.
• Cross trains across lab areas and departments.
• HSD/GED or equivalent experience for qualification.

Responsibilities

• Receiving lenses and frames, inspecting lenses and assembling jobs.
• Blocking, spotting, taping and coating tasks as required.
• Entering data and invoicing/billing activities.
• Equipment troubleshooting and basic repairs when needed.
• Purchasing and material handling within the lab.

Skills

Optical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Cross training

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?

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).