Skilled Surgical Instrument Maker (Finance)

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• 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
• Collaborate with coworkers, including QC, Product Management/Planning, Engineering, and Packaging Departments
• Maintain accurate record-keeping of outputs, scrap, and
• Accept and rework rejections from Quality Control
• Maintain workflow pattern by following established 5S and Lean Manufacturing procedures
• Other duties as assigned by management

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing environment
• Preferred 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

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts relating to fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Relies on experience, education, and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have excellent general knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite software, including an expert level in Microsoft Excel. Excellent knowledge of the SAP MRP system is a prerequisite. Knowledge of Visual Basic and Access is a plus. Ability to conduct thorough Internet research.

Work 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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. Occasional weekends for production and business needs.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Clara Cresswell

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).