Associate, Repair & Maintenance Engineering

At Alcon were passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25000 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 Alcons Engineering function a team focused on improving quality processes products packaging and materials across our business to help deliver brilliant outcomes. The Associate Repair & Maintenance Engineering (Science/Tech/Engineering Path) is primarily responsible for applying technical knowledge to support maintenance programs for facilities and equipment. You will coordinate maintenance work review specifications and participate in equipment installation.

In this role a typical day will include:

Machining

• Set up and operate manual and/or CNC machine tools (mills lathes drill presses grinders).
• Interpret engineering drawings blueprints and specifications.
• Perform precision measurements using micrometers calipers gauges and indicators.
• Machine parts to required tolerances finishes and dimensions.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and adjust tooling speeds and feeds as required.

Fabrication

• Lay out cut form and assemble metal components using hand and power tools.
• Perform welding processes such as MIG TIG and Stick (as required).
• Fabricate frames brackets guards fixtures platforms and structural components.
• Repair damaged equipment and modify existing structures to improve reliability and safety.
• Ensure weld quality meets applicable standards and specifications.

Maintenance & Support

• Support emergency breakdown repairs and improvement work.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Engineering.
• Perform preventive maintenance on shop equipment and tools.

WHAT YOULL BRING TO ALCON:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• The ability to fluently read write understand and communicate in English
• 3 Years of Relevant Experience
• Location: Onsite Houston TX
• Schedule: Monday to Friday 9 to 5:30pm
• Travel Requirements: 0 10%
• Relocation Assistance: Not Available
• Sponsorship Available: Not Available

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• CNC machining experience
• Welding certifications (AWS or equivalent)
• Experience with CMMS (e.g. Maximo)
• Oncall or shift work may be required

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
• Join Alcons 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!

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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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.