Operator I - Specialist
Alcon
Summary
The Specialist I (Para-Professional & Support Path) is primarily responsible for handling tasks related to tools and equipment, performing quality inspections, and operating automated equipment. You will maintain high production standards and efficiency through technical skills and adherence to procedures. In addition, you will be trusted to perform machine setups and adjustments, solve routine operating problems, understand and verify specifications, and evaluate product quality.
Job description
In this role, a typical day will include:
- Handle manual and operational tasks related to tools, equipment, and materials with minimal supervision
- Perform machine setups and adjustments, including tooling placement, raw material acquisition, and CNC turning center loading
- Operate automated equipment and conduct optical tool inspections, assemblies, line clearances, mechanical checks, and changeovers
- Perform quality inspections using gauges and fixtures; monitor quality statistically to ensure compliance with standards
- Lead and maintain product quality throughout the manufacturing process, diagnosing and resolving routine operating issues
- Read, understand, and verify product specifications and documentation
- Follow SOPs, GMPs, and GDPs while maintaining accurate documentation and verifying applicable records
- Meet individual job requirements and contribute to overall compliance and continuous improvement initiatives
What You'll Bring to Alcon:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
- Work hours: 36 - 48 hours per week: 5:00 PM EST - 5:00 AM EST (12-hour rotating day shift: 2 nights on, 2 nights off, and every other weekend)
- Location: Onsite
- Sponsorship & Relocation Not Available
Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience:
- Machinist Experience
- Technical Background
- Experience using a CNC machine is a huge plus
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
- Machinist Experience
- Technical Background
- Experience using a CNC machine is a huge plus
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Time Off
Company overview
Alcon Inc. is the global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. Founded in 1945 as a small pharmacy in Fort Worth, Texas, the company has grown into the world's largest eye care device company with complementary businesses in Surgical and Vision Care. As a Swiss-American multinational corporation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland with major operations in Fort Worth, Texas, Alcon operates in 60 countries and serves patients in over 140 countries. The company's Surgical segment focuses on ophthalmic products for cataract surgery, vitreoretinal surgery, refractive laser surgery, and glaucoma surgery, including implantables, consumables, and surgical equipment. The Vision Care segment comprises daily disposable, reusable, and color-enhancing contact lenses, along with a comprehensive portfolio of ocular health products for dry eye, contact lens care, and ocular allergies. With over 75 years of heritage, Alcon has a long history of industry firsts and makes substantial annual investments in research and development to meet evolving customer needs and advance patient care. The company became an independent publicly-traded entity in 2019 after spinning off from Novartis.