Sr Specialist – AP Needle Operator
Building on its heritage of more than 65 years, Alcon, the global leader in eye care, is the second largest division of the Novartis Group with combined pro-forma sales of more than USD 9.4 billion in 2010. The division was formed by Novartis on April 8, 2011, following the closing of the merger between Alcon and Novartis. The new Alcon Division combines the product portfolios, commercialization capabilities, RD and talent of Alcon, CIBA VISION and Novartis Ophthalmics. Today, Alcon has more than 22,000 employees with headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.A. Alcon's three businesses - Surgical, Pharmaceutical and Vision Care - meet the diverse needs of eye care professionals and patients offering the widest spectrum of eye care products with operations in 75 countries and products available in 180 markets. For more information, visit www.alcon.com .
Perform a series of semi-skilled but sometimes repetitive operations requiring manual dexterity and visual acuity. Must have ability to do machine set-ups and adjustments and solve routine operating problems. Requires ability to understand and verify specifications and evaluate product quality to exacting standards.
Job Function: Perform a variety of repetitive, skilled manual operations to exacting standards. Set up needle auto process machines, perform changeovers and adjustments and solve routine operating problems. Requires ability to understand product specifications and documentation with strict adherence to SOP's and GMP's. Verify product quality and verify applicable records.
Tools / Machines / Equipment Used: Microscope, comparator, tweezers, open end wrenches, scale, pinch shear tools, curving button, flat press tool, channel punch, pinch form tool, digital micrometer 0"-1", 6" vernier caliper, AutoProcess needle Machine, grinding wheel, gages, radius bi-curve overlays, micrometer, hex wrenches, caliper, taper press. Use of electronic data collection system (IQS).
Work Schedule: 3rd shift, Sunday night - Thursday night 11:00PM-7:00AM; Training on 1st shift Monday-Friday 7:00AM-3:00PM (minimum of 6 months)
Minimum Education Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years trade school
Minimum Experience Requirements: Seven (7) or more years of experience in machine set-up and troubleshooting with AutoProcess Machinery (working with tooling die sets, tight tolerances, cams, linkage, drive chains and clutch motors). Ability to use precise measuring instruments, read and understand blue prints and specifications. Ability to perform set-ups independently and solve routine problems.
Alternative Requirements: Four (4) years of experience can substitue for two (2) years of trade school.
Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to quality through diversity. Pre-employment drug testing.
Our generous benefits package includes the Novartis Investment Savings 401(k) Plan which provides a company contribution of up to 6%. In addition, after one year of service, employees are eligible for the Alcon Retirement Plan (ARP), to which Alcon contributes 6% of eligible pay. By combining the Company's contributions to the 401(k) and ARP, employees can receive up to 12% of eligible pay from Alcon towards retirement. Alcon also offers a premier level of coverage for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, an on-site fitness center and much more. Consider having all this in a fast paced environment within a stable world-class organization.
