Insturment Maker I

About Us:

How many companies can say they've been in business for over 179 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?

This role is responsible for preparing and finishing surgical instruments, primarily forceps, to meet strict quality, safety, and functional standards before they are used by customers.

The work is hands-on and highly detail-oriented, with a significant amount of time spent working under a microscope.

The employee uses advanced metalworking techniques such as filing, bending, trimming, and polishing to achieve the required specifications and tolerances.

Sound Interesting?

Here's what you'll do:



* Perform preliminary steps on surgical instruments to prepare for finishing, working under a microscope and using trade skills such as filing, bending, polishing, and other advanced metalworking techniques to consistently meet or exceed the established quality standards for form, fit, and function to meet safety standards for use with our customers


* Trim back coating on forceps tips to specifications, and remove adhesives underneath using blades and files


* Polish forceps under a microscope to remove machine and file marks using various polishing wheels under a microscope, without damaging the insulative coating


* Accurate use of measurement tools, including calipers, micrometer, and various gauges, to accurately adhere to tolerances as low as +/-.010"


* Comprehend and implement production from engineering level blueprints and technical drawings


* Cross communicates with areas including Quality Control, Production Planning, and Engineering


* Maintain accurate record-keeping of outputs, scrap, and inventory


* Rework rejections from Quality Control area


* Preserve workflow pattern by following established 5S and Lean Manufacturing procedures


* Other duties as assigned by management

Do you qualify?


* High School Diploma or GED preferred


* 0-1 year experience in Manufacturing environment


* Preferred 2+ years minimum Surgical instrument manufacturing experience


* Experience with general manufacturing processes


* 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 ZEIS...