Surgical Instrument Technician

Location: Chesterfield

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 ever changing 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?

The Surgical Instrument Finishing Technician is responsible for performing precision finishing and preparation work on surgical instruments to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. This role requires the use of microscopes, precision measuring tools, and advanced metalworking techniques such as filing, polishing, bending, and shaping. The technician works closely with Quality Control, Engineering, and Production teams to ensure products meet exact specifications, tight tolerances, and customer expectations in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Sound Interesting?

Here’s what you’ll do:

Perform precision finishing and preparation of surgical instruments under a microscope

Use advanced hand-finishing techniques including filing, polishing, bending, shaping, and deburring

Trim coating and remove adhesives from forceps and other surgical instruments according to specifications

Polish instruments to remove machine and file marks while preserving protective coatings

Shape forceps tips and components to match approved master samples and engineering specifications

Utilize precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to maintain tolerances as low as +/-.002”Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications

Rework rejected parts from Quality Control to ensure compliance with quality standards

Maintain accurate production records including outputs, scrap, and inventory tracking

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality Control, Engineering, Product Management, and Packaging Follow established Lean Manufacturing and 5S procedures to maintain workflow efficiency and organization

Meet established productivity, quality, and time standards

Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform additional duties as assigned by management

Do you qualify?

High School Diploma or GED preferred1-3 years’ experience in manufacturing environment

Preferred surgical instrument manufacturing environment

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 payThe 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).
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