Surgical Instrument Technician

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

Maintainaccuraterecord-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 yearexperience in Manufacturing environment

Preferred 2+ yearsminimumSurgical 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).