Senior Injection Mold Technician

Join Our Vision-Driven Team

Welcome to Alcon, where our purpose in eye care innovation fuels our passion each day. As a global market leader, our mission is to enhance the vision of countless individuals around the globe. Recognized for your unwavering dedication and impactful contributions, picture a career with limitless potential at Alcon. We value diversity and inclusivity, and we’re excited to invite multi-talented individuals to join our esteemed team.

Your Role at Our Manufacturing Facility

Position: Senior Injection Mold Technician
Location: Houston, TX

Your role as a Senior Injection Mold Technician will be pivotal in maintaining our production efficacy by diagnosing issues and conducting repairs on intricate injection molds.

• Precision Work: Ensure precision maintenance of molds within our production settings.
• Maintenance and Repair: Perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and necessary modifications.
• Documentation: Accumulate, document, and report technical results.
• Operate Equipment: Utilize a wide array of tool-room machinery including CNC, EDM, and manual operations.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose, clean, and solve issues related to Molding Tools and monitor production efficiency.
• Technical Evaluation: Review new methodologies, engineering specifications, and execute detailed set-ups.
• Lead & Monitor: Oversee assignments and support further problem isolation.

Qualifications We Seek

• Hold a High School Diploma, or equivalent.
• Proficient in English communication.
• Bring at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Work Schedule: Saturday – Tuesday; 4:00am - 2:30pm CST
• Minimal Travel: 0 – 5%
• Relocation & Sponsorship: Not available

Preferred Expertise

• Experience within the medical device industry’s toolroom.
• Comprehension of mold design and associated problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of tolerances, parameters, and hot runner repairs.
• Mold polishing and tool precision are second-nature.

Flourish with Alcon

• Our mission to provide exceptional eye care aligns with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Collaborative teamwork fosters innovation and standard enhancement across processes.
• Embrace career development in our nurturing environment.
• Benefit from our comprehensive package covering health, life, and retirement.

Required skills include adept troubleshooting, preventive interventions, and setup expertise in Tool/Die/Mold environments. Technologies you’ll engage with: CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) and CNC Lathe (2-4 axis).