Manufacturing Electrical Tech III

6094-Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. Legal Entity; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an expert level Electrical and electro‑mechanical Technician to support Vision manufacturing equipment at our Jacksonville, FL site. You will perform maintenance, repair, and installation tasks while collaborating with engineering, operations, maintenance and quality teams to sustain steady production.

The role requires reading schematics and ladder logic, performing preventive maintenance, and leading root‑cause investigations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant technical, electrical, or industrial maintenance experience.
• Electrical Journeyman license or documented completion of a recognized electrical apprenticeship program (or equivalent documented experience).
• Proven hands‑on experience with PLCs, HMIs, motor controls, sensors, drives, control panels, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and understand schematics, ladder logic, wiring diagrams, and manuals.
• Experience or proven ability to perform Manufacturing Technician tasks (clearing jams, loading materials, routine cleaning, basic mechanical adjustments) while maintaining safety and production priorities.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Proficient verbal and written communication and the ability to work independently or with multi‑functional teams.
• Ability to pass applicable technical assessments and site‑specific electrical qualifications.
• Willingness to work rotating 12‑hour shifts (6am–6pm or 6pm–6am), including weekends.
• Physical ability to stoop, kneel, walk, climb, reach, lift up to 25lbs., and perform other routine manufacturing tasks.
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain Blue Badge Certification per site requirements.

Responsibilities

• Fix, repair, and maintain PLC‑controlled equipment, control panels, motor controls, VFDs, servo drives, sensors, HMIs, and robotic systems.
• Read, interpret, and act on electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and document work in the maintenance management system.
• Identify reliability risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Support equipment installation, debugging, qualification, production start‑up, validation, and process development.
• Perform Manufacturing Technician tasks as needed to sustain production: clear jams, load and align raw materials, perform routine cleaning, make basic mechanical adjustments, and assist operators to minimize downtime.
• Lead or support root cause investigations for equipment/process non‑conformances and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Provide technical coaching and on‑the‑job certification for Manufacturing Technicians Level III and below.
• Apply continuous improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma concepts, root cause analysis) to increase safety, reliability, and productivity.
• Maintain strict alignment to electrical safety practices including lockout/tagout, NFPA70E/arc‑flash controls, and energized electrical work protocols.

Job description

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:

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

Purpose:

Expert level electrical and electro‑mechanical problem solving skills, maintenance, repair, and installation support for automated manufacturing equipment. In addition to sophisticated electrical and controls work, this role requires performing Manufacturing Technician duties — such as clearing equipment jams, loading materials, routine cleaning, and basic mechanical adjustments—to support continuous production. Partner with engineering, operations, maintenance, and quality teams to improve uptime, safety, and product quality.

You will be responsible for:

• Fix, repair, and maintain PLC‑controlled equipment, control panels, motor controls, VFDs, servo drives, sensors, HMIs, and robotic systems.
• Read, interpret, and act on electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and document work in the maintenance management system.
• Identify reliability risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Support equipment installation, debugging, qualification, production start‑up, validation, and process development.
• Perform Manufacturing Technician tasks as needed to sustain production: clear jams, load and align raw materials, perform routine cleaning, make basic mechanical adjustments, and assist operators to minimize downtime.
• Lead or support root cause investigations for equipment/process non‑conformances and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Provide technical coaching and on‑the‑job certification for Manufacturing Technicians Level III and below.
• Apply continuous improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma concepts, root cause analysis) to increase safety, reliability, and productivity.
• Maintain strict alignment to electrical safety practices including lockout/tagout, NFPA70E/arc‑flash controls, and energized electrical work protocols.

Required qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of relevant technical, electrical, or industrial maintenance experience, or equivalent (military, trade‑school, or apprenticeship experience considered).
• Electrical Journeyman license or documented completion of a recognized electrical apprenticeship program (or equivalent documented experience).
• Proven hands‑on experience with PLCs, HMIs, motor controls, sensors, drives, control panels, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and understand schematics, ladder logic, wiring diagrams, and manuals.
• Experience or proven ability to perform Manufacturing Technician tasks (clearing jams, loading materials, routine cleaning, basic mechanical adjustments) while maintaining safety and production priorities.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Proficient verbal and written communication and the ability to work independently or with multi‑functional teams.
• Ability to pass applicable technical assessments (for example, the Ramsay Electrical/Mechanical Proficiency Test) and site‑specific electrical qualifications.
• Willingness to work rotating 12‑hour shifts (6am–6pm or 6pm–6am), including weekends.
• Physical ability to stoop, kneel, walk, climb, reach, lift up to 25lbs., and perform other routine manufacturing tasks.
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain Blue Badge Certification per site requirements.

Preferred qualifications:

• Associate degree or equivalent experience, certificate, or military technical training in an electrical, automation, or related field.
• Experience with NEC, NFPA70E, lockout/tagout procedures, and arc‑flash mitigation in an industrial environment.
• Experience supporting high‑volume automated packaging or manufacturing equipment, machine vision, sterilizers, dosing systems, or injection molding.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methods (Yellow/Green Belt) and experience applying process improvement to reduce variation and improve equipment reliability.

Work environment and expectations

Fast‑paced manufacturing environment with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Role requires both sophisticated electrical problem solving skills and daily Manufacturing Technician tasks to keep production running. Regular exposure to automated equipment noise and moving machinery; accurate PPE is required.

What we offer

Opportunities for skills development, multi‑functional teamwork, and career progression. Support for training and certifications associated with the role.

#LI-Onsite Required Skills: Preferred Skills

• Accountability
• Agile Manufacturing
• Assembly Operations
• Data Savvy
• Execution Focus
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Manufacturing Processes
• Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT)
• Mechanical Equipments
• Organizing
• Plant Operations
• Predictive Analytics
• Predictive Maintenance
• Process Oriented
• Repair Management
• Technologically Savvy

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 Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson and 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, please email the Employee Health Support Center ([e-mail]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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.