Precision Manufacturing Technician, Optical Tooling Automation

Alcon USA
  • Reading, PA
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Description
    Ready to build world-class cutting instruments with precision and purpose?

    Alcon empowers more than 25,000 associates to innovate fearlessly and advance global eye health. Our Manufacturing organization powers the design, production, and delivery of eyecare products to 140+ countries.

    Why this role matters

    In the Auto Process (Cutting Instruments) area, you’ll keep automated equipment running at peak performance and ensure every component meets exacting standards.

    What you will do
    • Operate automated machining systems and manage material flow
    • Use gauges/fixtures to verify quality and apply statistical checks to maintain compliance
    • Execute optical tool inspection, assembly, setup, changeover, line clearance, and both mechanical and negative checks
    • Triage and resolve minor equipment issues quickly to protect throughput
    • Follow SOPs, GMP, and GDP; keep documentation complete and accurate
    • Sustain quality control standards and complete all required training
    • Meet role-specific requirements while supporting continuous and regulatory improvement
    Qualifications
    • High School Diploma or GED
    • Fluent in English (read, write, understand, communicate)
    • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM EST (2nd shift)
    • Work setting: Onsite
    • Sponsorship & relocation: Not available
    Preferred
    • Manufacturing background
    • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
    • Detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and team-focused
    Core technical toolkit
    • Die attach/bonding
    • Equipment troubleshooting (mechanical and electrical)
    • CNC tooling, CNC programming, and CNC troubleshooting
    • Setting up machines for production runs
    • Manual machining
    • Tool/die/mold setup and repair
    Thrive with us
    • Share best practices and learn from teammates as processes evolve
    • Pursue targeted development and career growth
    • Advance our mission to improve sight and improve lives
    • Comprehensive benefits include health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, and PTO for hourly associates

    See your impact: alcon.com.careers

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationReading, PA

    Skills

    • Automationunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
    • Career Developmentunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • International Healthunmatched
    • Machine Toolunmatched
    • Machiningunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Materials Managementunmatched
    • Mechanical Testingunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Production Machiningunmatched
    • System Operationsunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched

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