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Alcon · 5 months ago

Machine Shop Principal Technician/Sr. Specialist

Lake Forest, California

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$32.31/hr - $48.46/hr

10+ years exp

Alcon is a company dedicated to enhancing sight and improving global eye health. They are seeking a Principal Technician/Sr. Specialist to support Mechanical R&D builds for Ophthalmic Instrumentation development, handling machine setups and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

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

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

10 years minimum with Surfcam or Mastercam including Surfacing

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

Qualification

CNC Mill ProgrammingWire EDM ProgrammingBlueprint InterpretationSurfcam ExperienceMastercam ExperienceTolerance MeasurementAttention to DetailPositive AttitudeTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills