Production Technician LS3 K Shift

Job Title: Production Technician

Location: Johns Creek, Georgia (Full Time On Site)

Summary of Position

At Alcon, we help our customers see brilliantly. As the world’s leading contact lens and eye care manufacturer, Alcon is looking to hire Production Technicians to join our Johns Creek Manufacturing team in Johns Creek, GA. Working for a large global organization you’ll have an opportunity to grow and build a great dynamic and rewarding career.

You will be responsible for participating in all aspects of production processes including but not limited to loading raw materials, operating manufacturing lines, inspecting lenses, performing lot changes, improving yields, using calibrated measurement equipment, troubleshooting and using support equipment. Interact closely with other Production Technicians and Electromechanics to identify, communicate and perform corrective actions for lens inspection/packaging defects as necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Select and load raw materials, operate manufacturing lines and secondary packaging equipment, perform lot changes and cleaning per schedules and coordinate machinery downtime.
• Troubleshoot equipment faults and enter product and raw materials data into MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) and SAP databases.
• Operate production support equipment and lens inspection equipment as needed.
• Perform minor equipment repairs and adjustments, and conduct maintenance and 5s duties.
• Perform corrective actions as needed or required.
• Ensure the production, inspections and secondary packaging of DAILIES product is accomplished per SOP and quality standard, while meeting the production plan.
• Stages, counts, and verifies product to be packaged on secondary packaging equipment.
• Monitor processes to ensure quality product is produced, perform corrective actions as necessary.
• Perform in-process product quality checks and complete all required documentation throughout the process.
• Optimize maximum process efficiency and take action for continuous improvement.
• Ensure that daily process performance goals are reached.
• Operates the cartoner, performs troubleshooting and clears faults, and performs corrective action when defects are identified.
• Assist with general upkeep within the secondary packaging and production areas.
• Perform 5S cleaning procedures and autonomous maintenance as needed.
• Participate in natural work groups to define problems and implement solutions.
• Work with engineers to execute equipment validations.
• Cross train and train others on other areas of production.
• Understand and comply with all Health, Safety and Environment guidelines.
• Report unsafe conditions, injuries, illnesses, and hazardous materials releases.

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum:
High School Diploma or Equivalent. The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English.

Preferred:

Associates in Science, Engineering, and Computer Information Technology or Manufacturing experience.

High paced manufacturing environment with semi and automated equipment. Medical device experience helpful.

2 years of experience

Work hours: 11.5 hour Shifts – 2 week cycle (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off)

Travel Requirements: None

Relocation assistance: No

Sponsorship available: No

Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.