Manufacturing Technician III

Job Description

Manufacturing Technician III, located in Jacksonville, FL. The role focuses on the safe and efficient operation of a fully automated production line. Responsibilities include operating, adjusting, maintaining equipment and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and production standards.

• Meet all Level II moderate position qualifications on the designated generation line.
• Perform routine cleaning, clearing of equipment jams, insertion of raw materials, equipment adjustments, mechanical repairs, and troubleshoot equipment failures.
• Coordinate or perform completion of line audits and best‑practice worksheets.
• Provide technical, process, and line‑management training to level III technicians and below, and certify those who meet training requirements.
• Complete preventive maintenance (PM) tasks as scheduled.
• Recognize non‑conformances (Carton, Foil, Primary Package, Sterilizer, Lens Visual Attribute, and Foreign Matter), conduct root‑cause investigations, and apply corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Record all equipment downtime, machine repairs, audits, and non‑conformance events in the maintenance management system.
• Understand and communicate all processes and systems involved in the manufacturing process, qualify in, update manufacturing line boards, present line board items, and provide periodic updates on production line efficiency.
• Conduct manufacturing document reviews, update documents, and review them with the supervisor.
• Serve as a catalyst in the design of experiments, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), protocols, validations, and other projects supporting the business by coordinating or leading improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate proficiency in servo‑system troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair, meeting qualification standards in at least three of the following areas:
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems
  • Electro/mechanical devices
  • Robotic systems
  • Safety devices
  • Equipment layout and installation
  • Debug and qualification
  • Control circuitry development
  • Electro‑mechanical solving/repair
  • Equipment prototyping
  • Production start‑up
  • Equipment process development
  • Mechanical part design
  • Tooling experience
  • Conveyor systems
  • Foil feed system
  • Heat seal system
  • Pilz safety system
  • Dosing system
  • Sterilizer
  • Oxygen and nitrogen systems
  • Hydration/solvent hydration module
  • Vision system
  • Mechanical or process injection molding (IMM)
• Demonstrate solid understanding of process improvements, meeting qualification standards in at least one of the following areas:
  • Key Process Indicators
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Gap Analysis
  • Prioritization tools
  • Yellow Belt, Green Belt, etc.

• High school diploma required; associate degree or equivalent highly preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years of college, trade, or military training in a technical field, or equivalent industrial experience emphasizing electro‑mechanical, PLC, and pneumatics.
• Ability to prioritize projects, tasks, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Must complete the Ramsay Mechanical Proficiency Test.
• Physical demands include stooping, walking, pulling, light lifting (up to 25 lbs.), grasping, hearing, visual acuity, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, and crawling.
• Required to work rotating 12‑hour shifts (6pm‑6am or 6am‑6pm) including weekends on a regular basis.

• At least six (6) years of college, trade, or military training in a technical field or equivalent industrial experience.
• Solid understanding and solving skills in process improvement, 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, mechanical part design, tooling experience, electrical & mechanical prints.
• Good understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles and experience applying them to reduce process variations.

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 any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section
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