At 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 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. Specifics include:Handle manual and operational tasks related to tools, equipment, and materials with minimal supervisionPerform machine setups and adjustments, including tooling placement, raw material acquisition, and CNC turning center loadingOperate automated equipment and conduct optical tool inspections, assemblies, line clearances, mechanical checks, and changeoversPerform quality inspections using gauges and fixtures; monitor quality statistically to ensure compliance with standardsLead and maintain product quality throughout the manufacturing process, diagnosing and resolving routine operating issuesRead, understand, and verify product specifications and documentationFollow SOPs, GMPs, and GDPs while maintaining accurate documentation and verifying applicable recordsMeet individual job requirements and contribute to overall compliance and continuous improvement initiativesWHAT 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: 5:00 PM EST - 5:00 AM EST (12-hour rotating day shift: 2 nights on, 2 nights off, and every other weekend)Location: OnsiteSponsorship & Relocation Not AvailablePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:Machinist ExperienceTechnical BackgroundExperience using a CNC machine is a huge plusHOW 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.careersATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent WorkerIf you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFYAlcon 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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
