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Operator III, Production Technical Operations

Alcon
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026
At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 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 Alcon's Manufacturing function, a team that designs, produces and delivers innovative eyecare products to more than 140 countries through operational excellence and efficiency. The Operator III, Production Technical Operations (Para-Professional & Support Path), is primarily responsible for handling complex tasks in production operations, including equipment setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. You will manage resources, monitor quality, and ensure adherence to procedures.

In this role, a typical day will include:

  • Handle complex manual or operational tasks to ensure smooth and efficient processes
  • Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot production equipment
  • Manage resources and schedules to meet specifications, schedules, and quality standards
  • Move, pack, and sort raw materials or finished goods
  • Monitor output quality to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products
  • Maintain accurate daily production records for performance analysis
  • Make significant decisions requiring advanced technical skills and problem-solving abilities
  • Review work orders, schedule resources, and monitor operations for business alignment
  • Adhere to Good Practice (GxP) regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintaining accurate documentation


  • WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

    • High School Diploma or equivalent
    • The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
    • Location: Onsite
    • Travel Requirements: 0 – 10%
    • Relocation Assistance: None
    • Sponsorship Available: No
    • Schedule: 4:00am-4:00pm Monday-Wednesday and every other Thursday

    HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

    • See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
    • Join Alcon’s 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 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY

    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 alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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