Operator I - Specialist

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.

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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.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Handle manual and operational tasks related to tools, equipment, and materials with minimal supervision
• Perform machine setups and adjustments, including tooling placement, raw material acquisition, and CNC turning center loading
• Operate automated equipment and conduct optical tool inspections, assemblies, line clearances, mechanical checks, and changeovers
• Perform quality inspections using gauges and fixtures; monitor quality statistically to ensure compliance with standards
• Lead and maintain product quality throughout the manufacturing process, diagnosing and resolving routine operating issues
• Read, understand, and verify product specifications and documentation
• Follow SOPs, GMPs, and GDPs while maintaining accurate documentation and verifying applicable records
• Meet individual job requirements and contribute to overall compliance and continuous improvement initiatives

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
• Work 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)