About Us:
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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 technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the keys 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?

​​Lab Technician II is an intermediate level position.  Under minimal supervision where operations and sequences are specified by written and verbal instructions and established practices, the Lab Technician II will perform routine and semi-routine production duties associated with the lens manufacturing processes.

Sound Interesting?
Here’s what you’ll do:

This position will have a variety of tasks within the department with minimal supervision. Must have intermediate optical knowledge. Cross training will be required within the lab and may include:

Receiving Lenses and / or Frames

Inspecting lenses

Blocking, Spotting, Taping and / or Foco

Lens Coating

Tinting

Assembling Jobs

Packaging & Shipping

Entering Data

Invoicing & Billing

Equipment Troubleshooting

Purchasing

Reporting

Responsibilities:

Performs routine and semi-routine production duties associated with various aspects of lens production paying close attention to quality, quantity and efficiency.  Refer to the Job Matrix for further departmental specifics.

Complies with all safety standards and reports any safety concerns to leadership.

Qualifies and inspects product to ensure compliance with CZV specifications and standards.

Maintains appropriate written and / or computer documentation.

Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

Generally assigned certain tasks within a specified department but has knowledge to perform majority of the tasks within a specified department.

Employs troubleshooting techniques to determine cause of instrument / machine failure and implement repairs where necessary.

Cross trains in other areas and departments.

Do you qualify?

HSD / GED

2 - 3 years related experience1 year optical manufacturing experienceAbility to follow safety guidelines with the ability to identify and understand safety itemsAbility to work in a fast-paced, multi-task production environmentExceptional attendance recordHonest, dependable and be able to follow directions either written or verbalIntermediate optical knowledgeProfessional demeanor with a positive attitude and approach to workPatience to fully see the task through is a mustAnalytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to work in a team setting or independently, as neededCustomer Service MindsetDesire to learnAbility to read English and identify numbersGood verbal and written communication with ability to communicate with other associates in a clear, concise mannerMust have a flexible schedule and be able to work overtime when neededAbility to troubleshoot and resolve issuesAbility to focus for long periods of timeEye for attention to detail and symmetryAbility to sit and or stand for prolonged periods of timeAbility to perform repetitive movements with upper and lower extremitiesAbility to sustain lengthy periods of visual concentration and good hand/eye/foot coordinationSolid dexterity and mechanical skillsMust be able to regularly lift 10 pounds.   Must be able to lift 30 pounds in Surfacing.Must be able to excerpt up to 20 PSI with handsAbility to use of personal protective equipment

The hourly pay range for this position is  $18.00 - $22.00.

The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.
  
This position is eligible for a Performance Bonus. 

We have world class benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS:

Medical 

Vision 

Dental

401k Matching 

Employee Assistance Programs 

Vacation and sick pay  from your first day

ZEISS is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled Veteran Employer 

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Christina Choing

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).