Carl Zeiss
Systems Technician
Columbus, OH



Carl Zeiss Vision (www.vision.zeiss.com) is a privately-held, $1 Billion global leader in prescription ophthalmic eyeglass lenses, lab services and equipment.

With 10,000 employees operating in more than 50 countries and 12 manufacturing sites, Carl Zeiss Vision combines advanced technology, commitment to service and market building strength to create the ideal business partner. Through its premium product lines in prescription lenses, coatings and clinical devices and well known brands such as ZEISS and Teflon® Clear Coat Lenses, Carl Zeiss Vision works continually to deliver a superior visual experience to prescription eyeglass wearers and growth to the optical industry.

Responsibilities to include:

Repairs serviceable mechanical parts of machines and construction equipment in the field and customer and internal lens laboratories.

Dismantles machinery, equipment, and parts, using hand tools, such as hacksaws, files, reamers, wrenches and screwdrivers.

Inspects parts to determine salvage ability or method of repairing or reworking parts.

Sets up and operates metal-working tools, such as engine lathes, milling, drilling, grinding, polishing, and buffing machines to repair parts.

Files, taps, reams, bends, and straightens, or uses other methods to recondition parts, using hand tools.

Verifies dimensions and tolerances, using blueprints, scale, and precision-measuring instruments.

May reassemble parts, using hand tools and power tools.

Assists all levels of engineers with their tasks and assignments.

Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Performs a variety of tasks.


Position Requirements:

High School Diploma and/or technical degree/training (i.e. Engineering Tech, Electronics Tech)

3+ years electro/mechanical work experience.

A minimum of three years’ work experience in a full service Rx lab or mechanical environment working with thin-film vacuum coating chambers.

Experienced working in a manufacturing/industrial environment preferably in a pneumatic maintenance technician role.

Experience working with electro/mechanical instruments;

Direct customer interface in understanding their requirements and resolution of technical/mechanical issues.

Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem solving skills.

Aptitude for process problem-solving and root cause analysis.


Good computer skills, project management and flexibility to travel domestically and internationally (as needed) approximately 50% required.

All interested and qualified candidates forward resume to:

Karen Wise
Recruitment Consultant
Alcock & McFadden for
Carl Zeiss Vision
San Diego, CA
Wisejobs@cox.net