Technician I, Lab at Zeiss Group in St. Cloud, Minnesota

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?
As a Lab Technician you get to work with an impactful team that plays a vital role in quality assurance, production and manufacturing. Showcase your skills and experience in the Vision Care space, providing quality products for millions of people across the world.

Sound Interesting?
Here's what you'll do:

• Performs routine production duties associated with various aspects of lens production paying close attention to quality, quantity and efficiency. This position focuses on our Freeform / Surfacing area washing lenses, inspecting and taping lenses, matching tools, polishing, running generators, inspecting and coating (backside).

• Qualifies and inspects product to ensure compliance with CZV specifications and standards.

• Complies with all safety regulations as well as maintains a clean and safe work environment.

• Maintains appropriate written and/or computer documentation.

• Works in different work areas or product lines as production needs require.

• Participates in meetings to enhance departmental communication and efficiency.

• Trains peers as needed.

• Performs additional tasks as needed.

Do you qualify?

• HS Diploma, equivalent or 2 years related manufacturing experience

• 0-2 years related experience

• Reliable, honest, dependable and able to follow directions either written or verbal

• Customer Service Mindset

• Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time

• Be able perform repetitive movements with upper and lower extremities.

• Must be able to regularly lift 10 pounds.

• Must be able to exert up to 20 PSI with hands

• Requires ability to sustain lengthy periods of visual concentration and good hand/eye/foot coordination

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-task production environment

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!

We are an EEO/AA/Veterans/Disabled employer. If you need accommodations to complete the application process, please email emilio.arias.ext@zeiss.com to request assistance.

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).