Surgical Instrument Maker (1st Shift) - Bausch + Lomb
Ballwin, MO 63011
About the Job
Surgical Instrument Maker 1st Shift
Location: 499 Sovereign Court Manchester (Ballwin), MO 63011.
Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world - from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.
Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our nearly 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing, and commercial footprint of approximately 12,500 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.
Objectives:
Do you possess a flair for creativity?
Come to an industry leader where you can develop into a world class instrument craftsman. Learn from the best and brightest. Hone your skills as an Apprentice Instrument Technician I, with opportunity to craft instruments of the highest quality by following verbal and written procedures, and blueprints.
Earn while you learn. We invest in you and your career!
Responsibilities:
- File, bend, braze, stamp, grind, and polish to create handheld surgical instruments.
- Some work requires the use of a microscope.
- Learn and apply new techniques and skills to the manufacturing of the surgical instruments within standard times.
- Complete each level in the 5-year apprenticeship program.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Hand metal working experience.
- Ability to visualize shapes.
- Assessment will be required.
- Ability to follow verbal and written manufacturing procedures.
- Previous experience preferred from other shops that provide surgical instruments.
- Previous experience as a watch maker, gunsmith, or jeweler preferable, but not required.
- Any previous experience using hand tools such as pliers, hammers, or files.
- Excellent manual dexterity.
We offer competitive salary & excellent benefits including:
- Medical, Dental, Eye Health, Disability and Life Insurance begins on your hire date.
- 401K Plan with company match and ongoing company contribution.
- Paid time off - vacation (3 weeks - prorated upon hire), floating holidays and sick time.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with company match.
- Employee Incentive Bonus.
- Tuition Reimbursement (select degrees).
- Temperature controlled shop.
Ongoing performance feedback. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Job applicants should be aware of job offer scams perpetrated through the use of the Internet and social media platforms.
To learn more please read Bausch+Lomb's Job Offer Fraud Statement.
Our Benefit Programs: https://www.bausch.com/careers/benefits/
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level, and # years’ experience. Assessment will be conducted during interview.
Earn while you learn. We invest in you and your career!
Earn while you learn. We invest in you and your career!
Pay rates:
1st 6 months $18.00/hr.
*2nd 6 months $18.60/hr.
*3rd 6 months $19.02/hr.
1st 6 months $18.00/hr.
*2nd 6 months $18.60/hr.
*3rd 6 months $19.02/hr.
*Career progression continues up to top Journeyman pay at $34.88/hr.
*Pay rates shown are based on eligibility.
Job Type: Full-time.
Benefits:
- 401(k).
- 401(k) matching.
- Dental insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Health insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Parental leave.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Vision insurance.
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift.
- Day shift.
- Monday to Friday.
- No weekends.
Source : Bausch + Lomb