Assembly Technician I
ZEISS · Chesterfield, MO
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 79+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at ZEISS (industrial) in Chesterfield, MO. Identify, segregate, and dispose of defective materials in accordance with established quality procedures.
- They ask for
- 79+ years
- Tools it names
- 5S, FDA / GMP, SAP
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 50 live postings that list pay, out of 825 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 7 other live manufacturing postings in Missouri.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (79+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 75%
- Lean 38%
- Root cause 25%
- CNC 25%
- Tooling 25%
- Union environment 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at ZEISS
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: ZEISS in Chesterfield
2 other open roles at this site.
- Quality Engineer · Quality
- Head of Manufacturing Engineering · Manufacturing · Director+
Full description from ZEISSAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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.
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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
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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?
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.
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