About Us:

How many companies can say they've been in business for over 177 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 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?

As the Lab Technician I, you get to work with an astonishing team that plays a vital role in Carl Zeiss Vision (CZV). There is much to learn about in the world of optics ! Here at ZEISS, you can develop skills and experience in the high-demand field of lens manufacturing. Our Lab Technicians do things like; Inspecting lenses, Lens Coating, Tinting, Packaging & Shipping, Invoicing & Billing, Data Entry to name a few. Your contributions to this team will literally help people to better see the world!

Sound Interesting?

Here's what you'll do:

• Perform routine production duties associated with various aspects of lens production while paying close attention to quality, quantity and efficiency.


• Understands and complies with all safety standards, utilizes personal safety equipment and reports any safety concerns to leadership.


• Qualifies and inspects products to ensure compliance with CZV specifications and standards.


• Maintains appropriate written and/or computer documentation.


• Works within a specific area and can be cross-trained to learn other areas.


• Team player who likes to work in different workstations or product lines as production needs change.


• P articipation in meetings to enhance departmental communication and efficiency.


• As you grow in your role you'll be able to train peers


• Other duties as needed

Do you qualify?

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Experience


• 0-2 years of related experience


• Regularly able to lift 10 pounds (30 lbs in surfacing roles).


• Must be able to apply up to 20 PSI by hand


• Ability to perform repetitive movements; upper and lower extremities, sit and stand for prolonged periods.


• Ability to sustain lengthy periods of visual concentration and good hand/eye/foot coordination with attention to detail and symmetry


• Dexterity and mechanical skills


• Troubleshooting, analytical skills, ability to focus, willingness to learn


• Ability to work overtime when needed


• Able to read English and identify numbers


• Professional demeanor with good verbal and written communication with the ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner.


• Working in a team as well as independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking production environment.


• Customer Service Mindset; Honest, Dependable, Professional, and able to see a task through


• Excellent attendance record

Nice to haves:

• General Office/ Computer Experience


• Manufacturing Experience


• Basic Knowledge of frames and Lenses


• Manufacturing skill set.


• (For Tinters) May require vision and/ or color hue recognition testing.

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

• Medical


• Vision


• Dental


• 401k Matching!


• Flex Spending Account


• Employee Assistance Programs: Emotional Well-being support, Financial, Legal Services, Identity theft protection and more!)


• Vacation and sick pay


• The list goes on!

This job could require standing , sitting, bending, moving, computers, over time and Saturdays

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Emilio Arias

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).