What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Instrument Technician position at Katalyst Surgical a ZEISS Company?
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?
The Surgical Instrument Finishing Technician is responsible for performing precision finishing and preparation work on surgical instruments to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. This role requires the use of microscopes, precision measuring tools, and advanced metalworking techniques such as filing, polishing, bending, and shaping. The technician works closely with Quality Control, Engineering, and Production teams to ensure products meet exact specifications, tight tolerances, and customer expectations in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Sound Interesting?
Here’s what you’ll do:
- Perform precision finishing and preparation of surgical instruments under a microscope
- Use advanced hand-finishing techniques including filing, polishing, bending, shaping, and deburring
- Trim coating and remove adhesives from forceps and other surgical instruments according to specifications
- Polish instruments to remove machine and file marks while preserving protective coatings
- Shape forceps tips and components to match approved master samples and engineering specifications
- Utilize precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to maintain tolerances as low as /-.002”
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications
- Rework rejected parts from Quality Control to ensure compliance with quality standards
- Maintain accurate production records including outputs, scrap, and inventory tracking
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality Control, Engineering, Product Management, and Packaging
- Follow established Lean Manufacturing and 5S procedures to maintain workflow efficiency and organization
- Meet established productivity, quality, and time standards
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform additional duties as assigned by management
Do you qualify?
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- 1-3 years’ experience in manufacturing environment
- Preferred surgical instrument manufacturing environment
- 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 ZEISS!
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- 401k Matching
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Vacation and sick pay
- The list goes on!
Coming from humble beginnings, Katalyst’s history dates back to 1985, where founder Gregg Scheller created the Advanced Surgical Products brand with just 2 partners. The first ASP model was introduced later that year and was the invention of the first disposable light pipe for Retina surgical endoillumination. This first prototype was produced in 1985 on a kitchen table. A few years later, in 1990, the manufacturer produced over 180,000 lightpipes on an annual basis. This supplied the entirety of the industry, including the Storz, Alcon, and Grieshaber brands.
Today, when Retina Surgeons all over the world think of the Katalyst brand, they think of surgical innovation — and rightly so. Katalyst now produces many different models that deliver strong surgical performance and offer a variety of unique performance and ergonomic design features that distinguish the Katalyst brand.
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