Lean Technician (Moonshiner)

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. in Largo, FL is seeking a manufacturing Inspector to join our quality team. You will test and inspect products at various production stages, document results, and help ensure compliance with quality standards across multiple product lines.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work under supervision while contributing to continuous improvement and safe, efficient operations in a dynamic industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and two years inspection/production experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and maintenance documents.

Responsibilities

• Test and inspect products at various production stages and collect statistical data.
• Use gauges and devices to verify conformance to standards.
• Exercise independent judgment in resolving issues; seek support as needed.
• Maintain competency across product lines and testing procedures.
• Provide leadership and problem solving to inspectors.
• Work under supervision and adapt to assigned responsibilities.
• Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to supervisor.
• Keep work area and equipment clean and safe; follow regulations.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Quality standards

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission‑critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry‑leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real‑world results and help move society forward.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Tests and inspects products at various stages of production process and compiles statistical data
• Uses gauges and other devices to verify conformity to standards of product
• Exercises some independent judgment in resolving product issues and also asks for support in resolving issues
• Has a high competency level of all product lines and product testing procedures
• Can provide leadership and problem solving assistance to inspectors
• Must be willing to accept and receive frequent supervision and assistance with regard to responsibilities
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations
• Other duties as required

REQUIREMENTS

Requires a high school diploma/GED and two years inspection/production experience preferred.

Ability to organize work and meet deadlines. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to work in a noisy, dusty, industrial/manufacturing environment, and exposed to non‑toxic fumes, chemicals, grease and oils. Ability to work with machinery and moving parts. Ability to work with moving vehicles, ladders, and scaffolding. Ability to work at heights. Ability to properly lift/carry/push/pull/manipulate/transport up to 15 lbs. Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs, and frequently lift up to 25 lbs. Ability to work in a non‑climate controlled environment. Ability to work in repetitive motions and pressure involving fingers, hands, and wrists. The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing or walking over hard concrete surface. Exposure to recurring bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, sitting, climbing, stretching, or similar activities. Ability to reach at high levels. Ability to read, write, speak and communicate in the English Language. Must have the physical strength and ability to frequently work more than 40 hours weekly.

Ability to operate all job necessary equipment including moving vehicles in a safe manner. Persons under the influence of illegal drugs, alcohol or a prescribed medication which has a prescription warning to not operate machinery or drive a moving vehicle, shall not be considered as having the ability to operate the necessary equipment in a safe manner.