<p>About Us:</p> <p>How many companies can say they've been in business for over 177 years?!</p> <p>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!</p> <p>What's the role?</p> <p>Hand-finishing manufacturing of surgical instruments, specifically bipolar forceps.</p> <p>Sound Interesting?</p> <p>Here's what you'll do:</p> <ul> <li> <p>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</p> </li><li> <p>Trim back coating on forceps tips to specifications, and remove adhesives underneath using blades and files</p> </li><li> <p>Polish forceps under a microscope to remove machine and file marks using various polishing wheels under a microscope, without damaging the insulative coating</p> </li><li> <p>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</p> </li><li> <p>Shape forceps tips using files and polishing wheels to match the master samples</p> </li><li> <p>Use of measurement tools, including calipers, micrometer, and various gauges, to accurately adhere to tolerances as low as +/-.002"</p> </li><li> <p>Read blueprints and technical drawings</p> </li><li> <p>Meet defined time standards</p> </li><li> <p>Comprehend and implement production from engineering level blueprints and technical drawings</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborate with coworkers, including QC, Product Management/Planning, Engineering, and Packaging Departments</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain accurate record-keeping of outputs, scrap, and inventory</p> </li><li> <p>Rework rejections from Quality Control area</p> </li><li> <p>Preserve workflow patterns by following established 5S and Lean Manufacturing procedures</p> </li><li> <p>Other duties as assigned by management</p> </li></ul> <p>Do you qualify?</p> <ul> <li> <p>High School Diploma or GED preferred</p> </li><li> <p>1-3 years' experience in manufacturing environment</p> </li><li> <p>Preferred surgical instrument manufacturing environment</p> </li><li> <p>Assessment of skills will be part of the training process</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to follow verbal and written manufacturing procedures</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent hand-eye coordination</p> </li></ul> <p>We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!</p> <ul> <li> <p>Medical</p> </li><li> <p>Vision</p> </li><li> <p>Dental</p> </li><li> <p>401k Matching</p> </li><li> <p>Employee Assistance Programs</p> </li><li> <p>Vacation and sick pay</p> </li><li> <p>The list goes on!</p> </li></ul> <p>Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:</p> <p>Maria Khalil</p> <p>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).</p>