What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assembly Technician position at Zeiss Inc?
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?
Katalyst Surgical, part of the ZEISS Group (www.zeiss.com), and an industry leader in the design, manufacturing, and quality control of ophthalmic surgical instruments, is growing and looking for energetic, hands-on Assembly Technicians to join our Production teams. Build your career in an organization passionate about empowering and engaging employees and providing endless opportunities for career advancement, development, and learning our niche part of the medical device industry from the inside.
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 :
- We are looking for energetic individuals with positive attitudes to join our team and help create our life and sight saving devices. All new employees receive thorough training specific to their position, so no previous related experience is required. Attention to detail, hand-eye coordination, focus, and a thirst to learn and advance your career are the keys to success.
- Candidates should also be able to follow written and verbal instructions to ensure the precise assembly of our surgical instruments used around the globe to save the lives or the eyesight of surgical patients.
- Overtime is frequently available and is compensated at 1.5 times the normal hourly rate, which is commensurate with experience.
- We offer new employees an Employee Referral Program. In addition to endless opportunities for advancement of your career and compensation, we also offer a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401K, company-paid disability, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
- All that while being part of something that helps save lives, in a friendly, relaxed work environment with a casual dress code! We invest in our people and celebrate their hard work, accomplishments, and milestones - expect group and family events, fun competitions and incentives, bagel / donut Fridays, and birthday and work anniversary celebrations. And we are always finding ways to make sure every employee knows they are valued and supported, and that they feel engaged and empowered to grow and develop their careers.
Do you qualify?
Working Environment :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is; occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
Physical Demands :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Light to moderate physical effort required.
Must be able to regularly lift and / or move up to 5-15 pounds.
Regularly required to sit and walk
Repetitive use of hands; typing and simple grasping
We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Usual hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7 : 00 a.m. to 3 : 45 p.m., 40 hours per week, overtime may be required as needed.
ZEISS is an EEO / AA / M / F / Disabled Veteran Employer
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team :
Christina Choing
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).
