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Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Alcon · Fort Worth, TX

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Medical devices
Posted
9 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at Alcon (medical devices) in Fort Worth, TX. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact on the lives of our patients and customers.

They ask for
3+ years
Tools it names
Lean, TPM, OEE, Root cause, FDA / GMP, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)

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How this role compares

Against 119 other live reliability postings in Texas.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 61%
  • PLC 37%
  • Welding 34%
  • ✓ Root cause 26%
  • EHS / safety 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, TPM, OEE, FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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Promotion path mentioned

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Alcon

    Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.

  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

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  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: Alcon in Fort Worth

1 other open role at this site.

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requirements

including lockout/tagout

  • ✓Identify and eliminate hazards
  • ✓Participate in TPM, Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives
  • ✓Use root cause analysis
  • ✓Improve OEE, and reliability
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At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact on the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. This role is part of Alcon's Engineering function, a team focused on improving quality, processes, products, packaging and materials across our business to help deliver brilliant outcomes.

The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving equipment used in aseptic filling, packaging, and manufacturing operations. This role performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, machine changeovers, equipment setup, and technical troubleshooting to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production operations.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, equipment reliability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. While this position is primarily mechanical in nature, candidates with solid electrical troubleshooting experience and knowledge of industrial automation systems are highly desired. Experience supporting aseptic filling operations, cleanroom equipment, and GMP-regulated manufacturing environments is highly preferred.

A typical day for the Industrial Maintenance Mechanic will include

  • •Performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and packaging equipment
  • •Troubleshooting and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical equipment failures
  • •Performing machine format changeovers
  • •Diagnosing root causes and improve reliability
  • •Supporting equipment qualification, validation, installation and optimization
  • •Completing CMMS documentation
  • •Maintain GMP and safety compliance

Equipment Supported

  • •Aseptic filling machines
  • •Bottle filling equipment
  • •Inkjet printers and coding systems
  • •Labeling and banding equipment
  • •Cartoning machines
  • •Wrapping equipment
  • •Conveyors and material handling systems
  • •Vision inspection systems

Safety & Continuous Improvement Expectations

  • •Follow all safety

What you’ll bring to alcon

  • •High School Diploma or equivalent
  • •The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
  • •3 years of Relevant Experience
  • •Worksite location: Onsite - Fort Worth, TX (ASPEX)
  • •Work hours: Second Shift - 40 hours a week
  • •Travel: Minimal
  • •Relocation/Sponsorship Assistance: None

How you can thrive

  • •Work together with colleagues to share standard methodologies and discoveries as work progresses.
  • •Discover your career in a fresh way through specific growth and development possibilities.
  • •Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
  • •Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

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