Expert Operator, Manufacturing Assembly

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:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Assembly

Job Category:

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:

Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting a Expert Operator, Manufacturing Assembly to join its dynamic team located in its Global Headquarters in Jacksonville, FL.

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 on 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 have an adventurous ambition: to change the trajectory of eye health. That is why, through our operating companies, we have developed solutions for every stage of life, to help people see better, connect better, and live better. We partner with eye care professionals to provide some of the world’s leading products and technologies to address refractive error, cataracts, dry eye, and beyond. We are committed to using our reach and size for good and strive to put quality eye care within reach of everyone, everywhere.

Our Manufacturing Technicians are on the front line of innovative technology. They are responsible for the safe operations of our fully automated production line performing all responsibilities vital to operate, adjust, and maintain equipment. Investigate alternative methods and procedures to reduce variability and improve equipment reliability. Abide to manufacturing guidelines, policies, and operations run rules. Maintains compliance in safety, quality, and production. Complete all performance and development activities.

Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Johnson and Johnson Standards of Leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Advanced level position qualified on designated generation line qualification.

Assumes responsibility for performance of designated generation to meet safety, quality, and production targets. Performs root cause analysis on manufacturing lines not meeting production targets and provides mentorship on how to improve line performance.

Coordinates and provides line management coaching and technical skill development for team.

Develop and present training material based on generation needs.

Coordinates safety, quality and production escalations as needed.

Attend meetings as needed to report production escalations or results.

Provide support for cross-functional teams to develop equipment and/or process improvements to improve efficiency, product yield, and equipment reliability.

Acts as an advocate for continuous process and technology improvement while working closely with function group teams when troubleshooting the equipment and processes.

Works with Manufacturing Supervisors to assign line assignments every shift.

May cover the role of a technician and needs to meet their requirements.

Qualified in Johnson and Johnson electrical safety certification.

Qualifications

Education:

A High school diploma is required, associate degree or, equivalent highly preferred.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

A minimum of six (6) years of relevant technical/vocational shown experience required.

Johnson and Johnson electrical safety certification.

This position will require to complete Ramsay Mechanical Proficiency Test

Ability to prioritize projects, tasks and handle multiple tasks.

Proficient interpersonal skills, both written and verbal required.

Shift lead experience in a manufacturing environment.

Detailed knowledge on electrical fundamentals and safety, including cabinet entry procedures, boundaries, and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) requirements.

Physical demands of the position include stooping, walking, pulling, light lifting (up to 25 lbs.), grasping, hearing, visual acuity, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, and crawling.

Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, 6pm to 6am or 6am to 6pm, including weekends, on a regular basis required.

Preferred:

At least (8) years of college, trade, or military training in a technical field or, equivalent industrial experience emphasizing electro-mechanical, PLC, and pneumatics highly preferred.

Proven understanding and solving skills in the following areas preferred: Process Improvement, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems, electro/mechanical devices, robotic/servo systems, safety devices, equipment installation, debug and qualification, control circuitry development, electro-mechanical solving/repair, equipment prototyping, production start-up, equipment process development and mechanical devices, controller, mechanical part's design, tooling experience, electrical & mechanical prints.

If you are under 18 years of age, you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Assembly Operations, Capability Development, Consulting, Data Savvy, Execution Focus, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Organizing, Plant Operations, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Maintenance, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Repair Management, Safety-Oriented, Technologically Savvy