Surgical Instrument Technician

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....