Mold Maker

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 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 identifies potential issues before they become failures.

• Make decisions within the scope of your tasks requiring technical skills and problem-solving abilities.

• 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 YOULL 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 causedriven 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 Alcons 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 robust benefits package including health life retirement flexible time off for salaried associates paid time off 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.