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Surgical Instrument Technician

ZEISS Group
ZEISS Group Salary
Chesterfield, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 8/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/9/2026
About Us

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 179 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.

Sound Interesting?

Here’s What You’ll Do

  • 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
  • Accurate use of measurement tools, including calipers, micrometer, and various gauges, to accurately adhere to tolerances as low as /- .010"
  • Comprehend and implement production from engineering level blueprints and technical drawings
  • Cross communicates with areas including Quality Control, Production Planning, and Engineering
  • Maintain accurate record-keeping of outputs, scrap, and inventory
  • Rework rejections from Quality Control area
  • Preserve workflow pattern by following established 5S and Lean Manufacturing procedures
  • Other duties as assigned by management

Do you qualify?

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred
  • 0-1 year experience in Manufacturing environment
  • Preferred 2 years minimum Surgical instrument manufacturing experience
  • Experience with general manufacturing processes
  • 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!

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties, or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to interpret, amend, or otherwise modify, in whole or in part, any job description at any time, at its sole discretion.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team

Maria Khalil

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).

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