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Alcon · 1 month ago

Machine Shop Principal Technician/Sr. Specialist

Lake Forest, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Alcon is a company passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. As a Principal Technician/Sr. Specialist in the R&D Model Machine Shop, you will support Mechanical R&D builds for Ophthalmic Instrumentation development and ensure compliance with quality standards through machine setups and inspections.

Health CareManufacturingMedical Device

No H1B

Responsibilities

Supports Mechanical R&D builds for Ophthalmic Instrumentation development

Must be a Hands-on Machinist with Surfcam or Mastercam programing experience

Complete machine setups on a wide variety of specialized and production equipment

Generate first article/first piece product for inspection

Make required adjustments to equipment or programming to maintain compliance with quality standards

Able to interpret blueprints accurately including tight tolerances (Full Knowledge of GD&T)

Able to perform complete setups and First Piece Inspection with minimal supervision

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings

Work directly with Engineers on Modifications on the fly when needed

Qualification

Surfcam programmingMastercam programming5 axis machiningBlueprint interpretationCNC Mill/Wire EDMAttention to detailPositive attitude

Required

Must be a Hands-on Machinist with Surfcam or Mastercam programing experience

Tolerance: Common +/-.002, Must be able to hold +/- .0005 when needed

Balanced experience of programming, setup, and running machines

Able to interpret blueprints accurately including tight tolerances (Full Knowledge of GD&T)

Able to perform complete setups and First Piece Inspection with minimal supervision

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Able to work overtime and weekends when necessary

Materials: stainless steel, steel, aluminum, plastics

Complete machine setups on a wide variety of specialized and production equipment

Generate first article/first piece product for inspection

Make required adjustments to equipment or programming to maintain compliance with quality standards

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings

Work directly with Engineers on Modifications on the fly when needed

First shifts. Work Day hours from 6:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M

CNC Mill/Wire EDM Programmer / Setup / Machinist

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs; Assoc.+4 yrs)

The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English

Preferred

10-15 years' experience on 5 axis prototype Okuma mills and Sodick Wire EDM Preferred

10 years minimum with Surfcam or Mastercam including Surfacing

Benefits

Health

Life

Retirement

Flexible time off

And much more

Company

Alcon

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Alcon specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative medicines and devices to serve the cycle of eye care.

Founded in 1945

Vernier, Geneve, CHE

10001+ employees

http://www.alcon.com

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

unknown

2010-12-15Acquired

2002-03-21IPO

Leadership Team

David Endicott

Chief Executive Officer

Tim Stonesifer

Chief Financial Officer

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