Machinist, Secondary Operations at Zeiss Group in Chesterfield, Missouri

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 the Machinist, Secondary Operations , you get to work with an astonishing team that plays a vital role in Katalyst Surgical, LLC. Show case your skills and experience with process enhancements by helping to grow our machine shop into a self-sufficient parts center. Seeking someone who can not only finish machined parts, but also ensure items are defect free, identify areas for process improvement, and develop relationships with peer groups that foster unity of purpose and valuing quality, safety, and collaboration.

Controls or operates machinery or equipment to assist with manufacturing and other steps along a production line. Operates computerized numerical control machine (CNC-machine) and is able to make minor adjustments to the CNC programming.

Sound Interesting?

Here's what you'll do:

• Deburring and inspection of completed parts; Selection of appropriate tooling; utilize tooling to craft medical instruments of the highest quality.


• Plan proper task sequences from blueprints, written, or verbal instructions.


• Monitor and check the output quality of parts, reporting all issues to the secondary operations lead.


• Identify and implement and/or learn new techniques and skills that enhance the manufacturing of surgical instruments.


• Other duties may be assigned

Do you qualify?

• A minimum of 1-2 years' manufacturing experience in a shop environment, ability to utilize a microscope and handle tiny parts is required.


• The ability to read and interpret work orders, written, and verbal instructions/requirements.


• Experience inspecting parts for burrs and/or defects.


• A focus on quality, maintaining a clean workspace, and assisting peers and/or leadership as needed.


• Attention to detail and accuracy in a busy shop environment.


• The ability to work in a shop floor environment, sitting, standing, balancing, bending, kneeling and move up to 40lbs.

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!

ZEISS is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled Veteran Employer

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Clara Cresswell

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).