Assembly Technician I

Production Assembler

The Production Assembler is responsible for manufacturing, assembling, inspecting, testing, and packaging products in accordance with approved manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and ZEISS quality standards. This role ensures production goals are met while maintaining product quality, accurate documentation, and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and applicable regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include staging materials, performing visual and dimensional inspections using microscopes and optical comparators, operating production equipment, recording work order information, and supporting product preparation for sterilization. The Production Assembler also maintains a clean and organized work environment, follows established safety and quality procedures, and collaborates with team members to achieve departmental goals for safety, quality, and productivity.

Production and Assembly

• Manufacture and assemble products according to approved manufacturing procedures and work instructions.
• Consistently meet established production output, quality, and productivity goals.
• Learn and perform assigned product lines and manufacturing processes as directed by the manager or supervisor.
• Review work order Bills of Materials (BOMs) to gather, verify, and stage materials for assembly, inspection, and packaging.
• Perform basic manufacturing processes in designated areas, including tumbling, cleanroom operations, and packaging.
• Prepare products for sterilization in accordance with established procedures.
• Operate production equipment and perform routine maintenance within the scope of training and authorization.

Quality, Inspection, and Testing

• Ensure finished products meet established specifications, quality standards, and ZEISS requirements.
• Perform in-process and final inspections in accordance with Quality Control Standard Operating Procedures (QCSOPs) and Quality Inspection Specifications (QIS).
• Use microscopes and appropriate magnification levels to perform detailed visual inspections of parts and assemblies.
• Use optical comparators and overlay models to perform dimensional inspections of single-piece and multi-piece components and assemblies.
• Perform in-process and final product testing, ensuring test equipment is properly set up and operated.
• Execute test procedures and accurately document all results.
• Identify, segregate, and dispose of defective materials in accordance with established quality procedures.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment assemblies down to the component level, within the scope of documented instructions, training, and authorization.
• Promptly report quality issues, nonconformances, and process deviations in accordance with established procedures.

Documentation, Compliance, and Systems

• Review, inspect, measure, and verify work orders in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and legible documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP), including: Completing work orders correctly and completely. Recording accepted and rejected quantities accurately. Maintaining required production, inspection, and testing records.
• Follow applicable Manufacturing Standard Operating Procedures (MSOPs), Manufacturing Process Instructions (MPIs), Quality Control Standard Operating Procedures (QCSOPs), and Quality Inspection Specifications (QIS).
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), line clearance requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Follow First-In, First-Out (FIFO) procedures when staging, using, and returning materials.
• Perform required transactions in SAP or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, including operation confirmations, label printing, and other activities necessary to maintain production records and product traceability.

Workplace Organization, Safety, and Communication

• Maintain clean, organized work areas in accordance with 5S principles: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain.
• Complete assigned cleaning and housekeeping activities as directed by production supervisors.
• Follow all applicable workplace safety requirements and maintain compliance with ZEISS quality standards, GMP, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Communicate effectively with technicians, team leads, assistant engineers, project managers, and supervisors regarding production, quality, equipment, and safety issues.
• Promptly escalate safety concerns, process deviations, and product nonconformances through established reporting procedures.
• Contribute to corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives as requested.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve departmental safety, quality, and productivity objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Do You Qualify?

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0–1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Basic computer skills, including navigating web browsers.
• Previous experience in medical device manufacturing is strongly preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands listed below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Ability to perform light to moderate physical work.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to stand frequently and walk regularly throughout the workday.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand movements, including simple grasping, controlled grasping, and fine manipulation.
• Visual abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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.