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 a Skilled Instrument Maker with experience in micro-surgical instruments (preferred) or similarly sized products. You will be part of our Instrument Manufacturing team, and part of an organization passionate about engaging, empowering and supporting employees by providing endless opportunities for career advancement, professional and skill development.

Katalyst Surgical is a rapidly growing organization operating out of the Chesterfield Valley. We are ISO-Certified and FDA-Inspected and Certified, with a full Research & Development team led by the Head of Innovation with forty years of experience and more than 350 patents. We are an industry leader in both ophthalmic and neurosurgical instruments, with a worldwide customer base and a Chesterfield, Missouri headquarters.

This position will work onsite in our Chesterfield, Missouri office. Candidates seeking remote work will not be considered.

We are looking for skilled individuals with relevant experience to join our team and help create our life and sight saving devices. Some of the day-to-day includes, but is not limited to, crafting medical instruments of the highest quality from verbal instructions, written procedures, and/or blueprints; filing, bending, brazing and polishing instruments by hand; regular use of a microscope; and learning to apply new techniques and skills to continue to improve the manufacturing of surgical instruments.

New employees will complete thorough, hands-on training specific to the role and need serious hand-eye coordination, focus and attention to detail to ensure the precise assembly of our surgical instruments, used around the globe to save the lives or the eyesight of surgical patients. Those who also have a thirst for challenges, learning opportunities and career advancement will thrive. Some type of experience with surgical instrument making is strongly preferred.

Any previous experience with manufacturing or assembly will be considered!

This position works in our facility daily, from 7am – 3:30pm Monday thru Friday. Compensation will be based on a candidate's experience, background, and skillset. We offer a full benefits package with paid time off and paid holidays, as well as a sign-on bonus paid out over the first four pay periods.

In addition to saving lives and eyes, you'll work in a friendly and relaxed environment with a super casual dress code. At Katalyst, 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. We continue to look for new ways to make sure every employee knows they are valued, supported and empowered to do their best work and enjoy doing it!

We wouldn’t be the best if we didn’t have the best employees!

Katalyst Surgical is an equal opportunity employer and committed to treating all applicants with dignity and respect. Applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure reasonable accommodations are provided to all persons with disabilities throughout the application, interview, and employment process.

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