Skilled Surgical Instrument Maker II

ZEISS•Chesterfield, MO

21d

About The Position

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? Hand-finishing manufacturing of surgical instruments, specifically bipolar forceps.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred
1-3 years’ experience in manufacturing environment
Ability to follow verbal and written manufacturing procedures
Excellent hand-eye coordination

Nice To Haves

Preferred surgical instrument manufacturing environment
Assessment of skills will be part of the training process

Responsibilities

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
Finish surgical instruments under a microscope 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
Shape forceps tips using files and polishing wheels to match the master samples
Use of measurement tools, including calipers, micrometer, and various gauges, to accurately adhere to tolerances as low as +/-.002”
Read blueprints and technical drawings
Meet defined time standards
Comprehend and implement production from engineering level blueprints and technical drawings
Collaborate with coworkers, including QC, Product Management/Planning, Engineering, and Packaging Departments
Maintain accurate record-keeping of outputs, scrap, and inventory
Rework rejections from Quality Control area
Preserve workflow patterns by following established 5S and Lean Manufacturing procedures
Other duties as assigned by management