Associate I

Alcon; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon is seeking an Associate I, Sr. Tool Maker, to support engineers in design, modification, and improvement of products and processes.

The role involves inspecting, testing, maintaining, repairing, and installing equipment and systems, with a focus on mold/tooling quality and process improvements. On-site in Fort Worth, TX, you will work with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot mold issues, participate in SOP updates, and contribute to molding projects that enhance product quality and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient reading/writing and communication in English.
• 3 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain molds in the Toolroom for R&D molding.
• Set up machining equipment including EDM sinker/wire and VMCs.
• Assist engineers with debugging molds.
• Understand and apply Mastercam software.
• Measure mold dimensions and troubleshoot tool setups.
• Create and update SOPs for the mold/tool department.

Skills

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EDM Machine

Mastercam software

Job description

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? Alcon is looking to hire an Associate I, (Sr. Tool Maker) that supports engineers in the design, modification, and improvement of products/processes. You will be trusted to identifying and recommending improvements/preventive actions, inspecting, testing, maintaining, repairing, and installing equipment and systems. Monitors process, estimates costs, makes or verifies calculations, analyzes and interprets data. Tests new and modified products, processes, and/or systems.

This role is on site in our Fort Worth, Texas location and a typical day will include:

• Working in a Toolroom environment to build and maintain molds for use in Alcon R&D molding rooms.
• Setting up, and utilizing various machining equipment, including EDM sinker & Wire and vertical machining centers.
• Assisting molding / process engineers with debugging molds.
• An understanding of Mastercam software.
• Measuring mold critical dimensions and troubleshooting mold or tool setup issues.
• Helping set new SOPS and update existing SOPs for the mold and tool department.
• Provide training if needed to other departments/or team if vital.
• Completing or assisting with technical improvement projects or activities for process upgrades for better plastic mold part and lens quality.
• Assisting in the installation, startup, and validation of the injection molding or tooling equipment and systems.
• Advising and improving maintenance systems (preventative, corrective, predictive, and spare parts).
• Resolving low-yield, defect issues to molds, inserts, and tool plates.
• Performing molds/inserts inspections and measurements, sometimes using a microscope, and conducting tool plate setups and cleaning.
• Collaborating with various cross-functional teams across the manufacturing facility.

What You'll Bring to Alcon:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 3 Years of Relevant Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• EDM Machine experience

How You Can Thrive at Alcon:

• 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 and much more.
• Travel - up to 10%

Alcon Careers

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ALCON 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 [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.