Mold Maker

Alcon; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Flexible time off for salaried associates

Paid time off for hourly associates

Job summary

Alcon is seeking a Mold Maker to focus on precision repair and maintenance of complex injection molds in Houston. This role involves ensuring optimal mold performance through troubleshooting and collaboration with engineering teams.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and experience in injection mold repair. Emphasizing an inclusive culture, Alcon promotes growth and diverse opportunities to enhance sight and improve quality of life.

Qualifications

• Fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English.
• Proven experience with multi-cavity and hot-runner systems.
• Experience in disassembly, inspection, fitting, and reassembly of molds.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of injection molds.
• Analyze mold failures and implement corrective actions.
• Document maintenance, repairs, and preventive activities in CMMS.

Skills

Injection mold repair

Troubleshooting

Precision toolmaking

Reading CAD models

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Precision measurement instruments

Toolroom equipment

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?

This role is part of Alcon's Engineering function, a team focused on improving quality, processes, products, packaging and materials across our business to help deliver brilliant outcomes.

The Mold Maker is responsible for the precision repair, maintenance, and optimization of complex injection molds used in high-volume production. This role requires technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and close collaboration with Engineering and Production teams to ensure optimal mold performance, quality, and uptime at our Manufacturing Facility in Houston, TX.

Specifics Include:

• Perform troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of injection molds, including multi‑cavity and hot‑runner systems.
• Disassemble, inspect, diagnose, and rebuild tooling components to restore performance and extend mold life.
• Machine and fit precision components using toolroom equipment (mills, grinders, lathes, polishing tools).
• Analyze mold failures and defects (flash, short shots, dimensional issues) and implement corrective actions.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, CAD models, and specifications.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on molds according to schedule and best practices.
• Clearly communicate mold condition, repair status, and root‑cause findings.
• Document mold maintenance, repairs, and preventive activities in Maximo (CMMS), ensuring accurate records, traceability, and compliance with quality standards.
• Work closely with Molding Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Production teams to resolve tooling‑related issues.
• Proactively identify potential issues before they become failures.
• Make decisions within the scope of your tasks, requiring technical skills and problem‑solving ability.
• Adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training.
• Meet individual job requirements and contribute to the overall compliance of the organization, committing to continuous improvement and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Compliance with regulatory requirements and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to our operations.

What you’ll bring to Alcon:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• Work Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 4/10 4:00am - 2:30pm (10‑hour shift)
• Location: Onsite
• Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
• Relocation Assistance: None
• Sponsorship Available: No

Preferred:

• Proven experience in injection mold repair, and precision toolmaking (including multi‑cavity and hot‑runner systems).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, mold designs, and CAD models.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with a systematic, root‑cause‑driven approach to mold and tooling issues.
• Skilled in the use of precision measurement instruments (micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges).
• Familiarity with mold disassembly, inspection, fitting, and reassembly processes.
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Experience working in industrial or manufacturing environments, preferably in a toolroom or high‑precision production setting.
• CMMS experience and basic computer skills.

How you can thrive at Alcon:

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolves!
• Join Alcon's mission to provide top‑tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives.
• Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.
• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for salaried associates, paid time off 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.