Assembly Technician I

ZEISS Group•Chesterfield, MO

About The Position

The Production Assembler manufactures, assembles, inspects, tests, and packages products according to approved manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and ZEISS quality standards. The role supports production goals while maintaining product quality, accurate documentation, and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and applicable regulatory requirements. Work includes staging materials, conducting visual and dimensional inspections using microscopes and optical comparators, operating production equipment, recording work-order information, and preparing products for sterilization. The position also maintains a clean and organized work environment, follows safety and quality procedures, and collaborates with team members to meet departmental safety, quality, and productivity objectives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
0–1 year of manufacturing experience.
Basic computer skills, including navigating web browsers.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in medical device manufacturing is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manufacture and assemble products according to approved procedures and work instructions, meeting production, quality, and productivity goals.
Learn and perform assigned product lines and manufacturing processes as directed by the manager or supervisor.
Review Bills of Materials, gather and verify materials, and stage them for assembly, inspection, and packaging.
Perform designated manufacturing processes, including tumbling, cleanroom operations, and packaging, and prepare products for sterilization.
Operate production equipment and perform routine maintenance within training and authorization.
Inspect products in process and at completion against specifications and quality standards using microscopes, optical comparators, and overlay models.
Perform product testing, set up and operate test equipment, execute test procedures, and document results accurately.
Identify, segregate, and dispose of defective materials according to quality procedures; report quality issues, nonconformances, and process deviations promptly.
Troubleshoot and repair equipment assemblies to component level within documented instructions, training, and authorization.
Review, inspect, measure, and verify work orders; maintain complete, accurate, and legible production, inspection, and testing records in accordance with Good Documentation Practices.
Follow applicable manufacturing and quality procedures, GMP, line clearance requirements, regulatory standards, and FIFO procedures.
Complete SAP or other ERP transactions, including operation confirmations and label printing, to maintain production records and product traceability.
Maintain clean and organized work areas according to 5S principles and complete assigned housekeeping activities.
Follow workplace safety requirements and ZEISS quality standards; communicate production, quality, equipment, and safety issues to relevant colleagues and supervisors.
Escalate safety concerns, process deviations, and product nonconformances through established procedures; contribute to corrective actions and continuous improvement as requested.
Collaborate with team members to achieve departmental objectives and perform other duties as assigned.