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SalaryAt Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate ambitiously, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your dedication and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.
We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, hardworking people to join Alcon. As a Maintenance Technician IV, you will be trusted to perform installation, maintenance, repairs, and upgrades on molding manufacturing equipment at our Houston, TX Manufacturing Facility.
A typical day in the role will include:
- Expertise in a variety of hand, power, and test tools and equipment.
- Ability to identify the root cause by machine, mold or material issues.
- Replacing defective mechanical & electric components and updating software and machine communications.
- Ability to read and understand Drawings, Diagrams Sketches, Specifications, Prints, Manuals.
- Assisting engineering with validations, integrating new equipment and software.
- Redesigning optical, vacuum, electrical, electronic, or mechanical systems for incorporation on existing manufacturing equipment.
- Assigning and monitoring work for technicians and day-to-day activities. Updating supervisor of safety and equipment related issues.
- Developing lower-level technicians and entire team’s technical skills.
- Coordinating activities to complete required preventative and daily maintenance.
- Leading critical spare part identification and Inventory management to drive machine availability.
- Leading shutdown activities and tasks.
- Supporting department R&M spend and budget tracking.
- Maintaining training and ensuring all on-the-job training for junior techs is completed.
- Estimating labor and equipment costs and preparing requisitions.
- Daily walkthroughs when Supervisor is unavailable.
- Maintaining a strong Safety and Quality mentality, leading by example in these areas.
- Seamlessly navigating competing priorities while collaborating across all departments, including but not limited to, Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Toolroom, Quality and HSE.
- Detailed understanding of molding machines, equipment, components, and accessories (Ejector bars, clamps, bolts, washers, spacers, nozzle tips, hot runner controllers, hydraulic power packs, EOAT, thermolators, valve gates etc.).
- Driving a continuous improvement culture, focused on Safety, Quality, and overall productivity.
What You'll Bring to Alcon:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
- 2 Years of Relevant Experience
- Work hours: Weekend Day Shift (12 hours): Friday - Sunday and every other Thursday, 4:45 AM - 4:45 PM CST
- Travel Requirements: 0 - 5%
- Relocation Assistance: None
- Sponsorship Available: No
HOW TO THRIVE AT ALCON:
- 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, paid time off, and much more!
Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
