Johnson & Johnson Posted August 19, 2026

Apprentice Manufacturing Technician

Limerick, Ireland Full time
Manufacturing & CMC

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About this opportunity

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com .

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Non-Standard

Job Sub Function:

Workday Associate A

Job Category:

Non-Standard

All Job Posting Locations:

Limerick, Ireland

Job Description:

About Vision

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of vision treatments? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs – from the pediatric to aging eye – in a patient’s lifetime.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

We are searching for the best talents for the 2 years Apprentice Manufacturing Technician roles to be in Limerick, Ireland.

As an Apprentice Manufacturing Technician, you will:

Support the operation and monitoring of processing equipment, including injection molding and extrusion machines, to ensure efficient production of contact lenses.

Conduct regular inspections on raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods to verify compliance with quality standards and specifications.

Gather and record data related to production volumes, process parameters, and quality metrics, assisting in the analysis for continuous improvement purposes.

Participate in routine maintenance tasks, helping to keep machinery and equipment in good working condition.

Work alongside experienced technicians to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and resolve production line issues promptly.

Follow all health and safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Work collaboratively with colleagues in various roles, including engineers, production operators, and quality assurance personnel, to ensure smooth operations on the production floor.

Engage in on-the-job training programs to learn about materials, processing techniques, and industry standards related to medical device manufacturing.

Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting and implementing process enhancements and efficiency measures based on observations and training.

Required Qualifications:

Educational Background:  Leaving Certificate minimum of 250 points, including a Grade 06 at Ordinary level in five subjects (including Math and a language)

Attitude: A positive demeanor and a hard-working ethos

Experience: Practical experience is desirable but not required

Joining our team means becoming part of a groundbreaking medical device operation within a Johnson & Johnson company that prioritizes continuous professional development and business improvement. We are passionate about our work and value our commitment to our customers and communities.

As part of our team, you will enjoy:

Mentorship Programs: Dedicated support for your growth and development

Global Impact: An opportunity to work with a market leader in the medical field

Dynamic Environment: An inspiring workplace that fosters creativity and innovation

Challenging Projects: Opportunities to tackle complex assignments

Personal and Professional Growth: Level 6 SOLAS accredited technical qualification at the end of 2-yeas apprenticeship program

Excellent Benefits: Including Pension, Healthcare, Bonus, Onsite Gym, and more!

At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time.

Here’s what you can expect:

Application review: We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.

Getting to know you: If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have.

Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.

Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.

Finally, at the end of the process, we’ll invite you to share feedback in a short survey, your input helps us continue improving the experience for future candidates. Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson. We’re excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process! #RPOEMEA

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The anticipated base pay for this position is 24000

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Limerick, Ireland
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Manufacturing & CMC role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 2091 comparable Manufacturing & CMC roles across 134 biopharma companies.

2091Comparable roles tracked
1899Currently active
134Companies hiring similar roles
52Countries represented

Salary context

598 of 2091 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Senior Scientist II – CMC Developmental Sciences · AbbVie $0/hr – $0/hr (≈ $0–$0/yr)
Highest disclosed · Technical Operator, Packaging - 2nd Shift · Mylan Technologies, Inc. $37,000/yr – $800,000/yr
Peer group range $0 – $418,500 (median $128,763)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 2091 comparable roles

United States1065
India125
Germany111
Ireland79
Singapore78
France77

+ 46 more countries

Seniority mix

917 of 2091 peers have a known seniority level

Senior298
Manager233
Associate107
Principal93
Director70
Associate Director69
Senior Director26
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc16
Executive/VP5

Therapeutic area mix

6 of 2091 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Vaccines & Infectious Disease4
Oncology1
Respiratory1

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