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In addition, you will be trusted to perform machine setups and adjustments, solve routine operating problems, understand and verify specifications, and evaluate product quality.\nIn this role, a typical day will include:\nHandle manual and operational tasks related to tools, equipment, and materials with minimal supervision\nPerform machine setups and adjustments, including tooling placement, raw material acquisition, and CNC turning center loading\nOperate automated equipment and conduct optical tool inspections, assemblies, line clearances, mechanical checks, and changeovers\nPerform quality inspections using gauges and fixtures; monitor quality statistically to ensure compliance with standards\nLead and maintain product quality throughout the manufacturing process, diagnosing and resolving routine operating issues\nRead, understand, and verify product specifications and documentation\nFollow SOPs, GMPs, and GDPs while maintaining accurate documentation and verifying applicable records\nMeet individual job requirements and contribute to overall compliance and continuous improvement initiatives\nWHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:\nHigh School Diploma or Equivalent\nThe ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English\nWork 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)\nLocation: Onsite\nSponsorship & Relocation Not Available\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:\nMachinist Experience\nTechnical Background\nExperience using a CNC machine is a huge plus\nHOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:\nCollaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolves!\nSee your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities\nJoin Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!\nAlcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!\nAlcon Careers\nSee your impact at alcon.com.careers\nATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker\nIf you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.\nFind Jobs for Employees\nFind Jobs for Contingent Worker\nALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY\nAlcon 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. 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