Surgical Instrument Technician 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?

In this role you will use various raw components to assemble medical devices, ensuring that those devices meet the various quality standards outlined in the work instructions and product drawings.

Katalyst Surgical is a rapidly growing, reputable organization and member of the Zeiss Family of Companies, operating out of the Chesterfield Valley. We are ISO-Certified and FDA-Inspected and Certified, with a fully climate-controlled facility and individual working spaces conducive to sitting and standing.

This position will work onsite in our Chesterfield, Missouri office. Candidates seeking remote work will not be considered.

Sounds Interesting?

Here's what you'll do:

• Consistently meet quality and productivity output goals


• Read and follow entry level work instructions that require using proper tooling, meeting specific measurements, and following procedural steps that have been outlined for each product within the department


• Keep working areas per the 5'S (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain) methodology clean and organized.


• Comprehensive understanding of all applicable MSOP's, QCSOP's, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and line clearance requirements.


• Maintain proper documentation per GDP (Good Documentation Practices) by filling out work orders correctly and accurately recording accepted and rejected quantities.


• Follow and understand FIFO (First IN first OUT) methodology.


• Listen and communicate effectively with Technicians, Leads, Assistant Engineers, Project Managers and Supervisors about any production, quality, function, or safety issues.


• Identify and scrap defects per Zeiss quality standards.


• Execute test procedures and record accurate results


• Provide input on corrective actions


• Perform in-process and final testing on product and routine equipment maintenance


• Able to use a microscope and understand magnification levels for visual inspection


• Perform any other duties as assigned.


• Ensure that all assembled product meets quality standards and specifications.


• Maintain a production environment that complies and follows all quality standards and government regulated standards.


• Performs manufacturing process according to MSOP's & MPI's.


• Performs in-process inspection according to QCSOP's & QIS.

Do you qualify?

• Previous assembly experience


• Solid work history in any industry will be considered

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is; occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Light to moderate physical effort required.

Must be able to regularly lift and /or move up to 5-15 pounds.

Regularly required to sit and walk

Repetitive use of hands; typing and simple grasping

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!

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Usual hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., 40 hours per week, overtime may be required as needed.

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

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Christina Choing, 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).