Associate I, Molding & Tooling Production Operations – A Shift

Alcon; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Flexible time off

PTO for hourly associates

Job summary

Alcon is seeking an Associate I in Molding & Tooling Production Operations at our Houston onsite facility. You will perform complex molding tasks, inspect quality, and contribute to documentation and regulatory compliance.

The role supports the manufacturing function, with a schedule Monday-Wednesday every other Thursday 4:45am-4:45pm, travel 0-10%, and relocation not available. Alcon offers a robust benefits package and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate molding tools and equipment with limited supervision.
• Perform quality inspections with gauges and fixtures.
• Follow GMP/GDP and good documentation practices.
• Handle materials and run automated production equipment.
• Assist in mold changes and coordinate with other teams.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Troubleshoot medical device molds

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 Associate I, Molding & Tooling Production Operations (Para-Professional & Support Path), is primarily responsible for handling complex tasks related to operating molding tools and equipment, performing quality inspections, and maintaining high production standards.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Handle complex manual or operational tasks related to operating molding tools and equipment with minimal supervision
• Perform quality inspections using gauges and fixtures, and monitor quality statistically to ensure compliance with standards
• Follow work instructions and Good Manufacturing Practice/Good Documentation Practice requirements
• Handle materials and operate automated equipment
• Resolve minor issues as they arise
• Participate in mold changes and collaborate with various departments
• Troubleshoot medical device molds
• Conduct optical tool inspection, assembly, set-up, targeting, line clearance, mechanical and negative checks, and changeover
• Operate the solvent supply and disposal system for production and research
• Adhere to Good Practice regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures, maintaining accurate and complete documentation, and ensuring rigorous quality control
• Complete all required training and meet individual job requirements
• Contribute to the overall compliance of the organization

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• Location: Onsite Houston, TX
• Schedule: Monday-Wednesday every other Thursday 4:45am-4:45pm
• Travel Requirements: 0 – 10%
• Relocation Assistance: Not Available
• Sponsorship Available: Not Available

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 robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

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.