Technician

Join AlconAt Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?This role is part of Alcon's Manufacturing function, a team that designs, produces and delivers innovative eyecare products to more than 140 countries through operational excellence and efficiency.The Technician III, Production Technical Operations – Manufacturing Associate II (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is primarily responsible for operating and maintaining highly automated equipment for manufacturing contact lenses. They are responsible for handling complex technical tasks in production operations, including equipment setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. You will manage resources, monitor quality, and maintain production records, requiring advanced technical skills and problem-solving abilities.Specifics include:Handle advanced technical tasks to support production operations and enhance efficiencySet up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot production equipment, including performing preventative and basic electrical/mechanical repairsCoordinate resources and workflows to meet production and quality requirementsSupport material flow to ensure uninterrupted productionMonitor output quality and process data to identify and address deviations or defective productsMaintain accurate daily production records and documentation for compliance and performance trackingReview work orders, schedule resources, and ensure alignment with production plansAdhere to all GxP, SOP, and regulatory requirements, ensuring complete and accurate documentationWork with cross-functional teams to resolve downtime events and implement improvementsParticipate in root-cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment, process, or quality issuesEvaluate, analyze, and interpret data (KPI's, SPC) to make effective decisions utilizing the standard work formatPlan proper actions to improve performance OEESupervise equipment for safe performance and promptly address unsafe acts or conditionsMonitor equipment for safe performance and address any unsafe acts or conditions in a timely mannerPerform floor compliance checks, floor audit readiness, and completion of shift walkthroughsVerify MES downtime entries, SPC data, and lot changes for accuracy and traceabilityParticipate in meetings and production crossovers to maintain effective communicationTrack weekly production activities and assist in preparing Critical Performance Metrics (CPM)Raise and escalate resource or performance issues as needed to maintain productivityWork effectively in a team environment and communicate issues clearly to leadership or Electro-MechanicsWhat You'll Bring To Alcon:High School Diploma or EquivalentThe ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in EnglishWork Hours: 36 - 48 hours per week (12-hour rotating day shift: 2 days on, 2 days off, and every other weekend)Travel Requirements: 0%Location: OnsiteSponsorship & Relocation: Not AvailablePreferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience:Degree in Engineering/Science/IT or Technical CertificationLeadership or training experienceGood mechanical aptitude and strong technical troubleshooting skillsAbility to communicate effectively cross-functionallyExperience with MES, SPC, or other digital manufacturing systemsFamiliarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologiesHow To Thrive At Alcon:Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolves!See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities!Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!Alcon Careers:See your impact at alcon.com.careersAlcon is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.