Experienced Surgical Instrument Fabricator

2 months ago


Ballwin, Missouri, United States Bausch + Lomb Full time

Experienced Surgical Instrument Fabricator - 1st Shift

Company: Bausch + Lomb

Incentive: $2,000 sign-on bonus available for eligible candidates

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in surgical instrument fabrication with a single employer

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) stands as a premier global entity in eye health, committed to safeguarding and enhancing vision for countless individuals worldwide, from infancy through all life stages. Our mission is straightforward yet impactful: to help you see better, thus enabling a better quality of life.

Our extensive portfolio, comprising over 400 products, is meticulously designed to cater to our clients' diverse eye health requirements throughout their lives. Our renowned brand is founded on the profound trust and loyalty of our customers, cultivated over nearly 170 years. With a robust global presence, we employ approximately 12,500 individuals and operate in around 100 countries, reaching billions of potential customers globally. We have been at the forefront of significant advancements in eye health and are poised to continue leading the charge in this vital field.

Objective:

  • Finalizing the production of hand-held surgical instruments

Key Responsibilities:

  • Engage in continuous skill development, including filing, bending, brazing, and various manufacturing techniques
  • Execute precision metalworking tasks such as belting, grinding, polishing, and drilling
  • Utilize measurement tools like micrometers and calipers
  • Interpret blueprints and technical schematics
  • Ensure finished hand-held instruments meet or surpass quality benchmarks for form, fit, function, and finish
  • Collaborate effectively with Quality, Machining, Planning, Engineering, and Packaging teams

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Completion of an Apprentice program or equivalent experience may be considered
  • At least 5 years of experience in instrument manufacturing (preferably surgical instruments)
  • Experience in hand metalworking
  • Ability to visualize shapes accurately
  • Assessment will be required
  • Proficient in following verbal and written manufacturing protocols
  • Previous experience from other establishments producing surgical instruments is preferred
  • Exceptional manual dexterity

We provide a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, Dental, Eye Health, Disability, and Life Insurance effective from the hire date
  • 401K Plan with company matching and ongoing contributions
  • Paid time off including vacation (3 weeks, prorated upon hire), floating holidays, and sick leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with company match
  • Employee Incentive Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement for select degrees
  • Temperature-controlled work environment
  • Continuous performance feedback

All qualified candidates will be considered 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 potential job offer scams that may occur through the Internet and social media platforms.

To learn more, please refer to Bausch + Lomb's Job Offer Fraud Statement.

Compensation for Experienced Journeyman:

  • Starting from $29.11/hour; up to $32.88/hour


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