Electrician 1st Class

Company Overview

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 Med Tech, 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.

We are searching for the best talent for Electrician 1st Class to be in San Angelo, TX. This position is under a Collective Bargaining Agreement in a union environment and the hourly rate is $27.65/hr the role performs electrical and electronic repairs, preventive maintenance, equipment installation and modifications to a wide variety of production equipment with limited supervision.

• Calculate wire and cable size requirements by determining voltage, amperage, wattage, resistance, etc.
• Diagnose motor and motor control troubles and correct by repairing or replacing parts.
• Operate all testing equipment such as voltage testers, voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, watt meters, etc.
• Install, maintain, and repair electronic control circuits and equipment, photoelectric cell circuits, level controls, etc.
• Work on live lines and circuits using all safety precautions.
• Change light bulbs and ballast of all types; replace or repair fuses of any size used in plant.
• Operate and work from ladders; make necessary openings, cut outs as required.
• Lay out and install electrical wiring and components working from blueprints, sketches, diagrams, etc.
• Suggest improvements or short cuts as applicable using trade knowledge and familiarity with plant and equipment.
• Direct, instruct and advise helpers when assigned.
• Maintain work areas and shop in neat and orderly condition; adhere to all safety requirements.
• Install and make minor repairs to programmable controllers.
• Keep abreast of changes or trade practices and new equipment, particularly as they may apply to J&J equipment and processes.
• Communicate business related issues or opportunities to next management level.

• Work in a team environment behaving in a CREDO-based respectful manner.
• Comply with all federally regulated programs.
• Adhere to J&J environmental and safety policies and guidelines.
• Comply with all job‑specific safety procedures and utilize PPE when necessary.
• Comply with quality system requirements as defined within procedures and instructions.
• Use test equipment where applicable.
• Utilize applicable software systems as needed for the job (e.g., Compliance Wire, ADAPTIV, etc.).
• Consistently meet required work performance targets (REs), if applicable.
• Support LEAN and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Support Maintenance Excellence (ME2) including 6S and Operator Asset Care.
• Accurately complete records as defined within the job procedures (manual and/or electronic documentation).
• Perform other work‑related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Consistently meet required training due date targets.
• Job may entail working on off shifts (2nd and 3rd) based on business needs.

• High school graduate or equivalent required; vocational, certificate, technical or associate preferred.
• 1–2 years of relevant work experience required; preference for formalized vocational or apprenticeship training and applicable experience.
• Prior experience in GMP, ISO, QSR or other regulated industry is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability and experience using a PC, Microsoft Office Suite, and navigating Microsoft Windows environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, team player, able to work with minimum technical supervision.
• Arc Flash training.
• Knowledge of current electrical codes.
• Current and valid driver's license.

• Must take and pass the Work Keys Assessment.
• Candidate must be amenable to a day shift schedule for 6 to 9 months for training and transition to night shift after training is completed.

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.

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