Optical Manufacturing Operator I - Vision & MedTech

Biopharma Careers; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Jacksonville, FL is hiring an Optic Operator I to perform repetitive manufacturing tasks in a GMP-regulated environment, operating and monitoring equipment for vision products.

The role requires attention to instructions, basic math and computer skills, and teamwork; the team emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Shifts across A-D for onsite production with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions, procedures, specifications, and production records.
• Basic math skills and attention to detail for accurate measurements, counts, and documentation.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and routine manufacturing-system transactions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, communicate concerns clearly, and support changing production priorities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, compliance, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and inspect assigned manufacturing equipment in accordance with approved procedures, GMP requirements, and process specifications.
• Perform authorized equipment setup, in-process checks, and parameter adjustments; promptly identify and elevate abnormal conditions, defects, or equipment issues.
• Verify that equipment is within required preventive-maintenance and calibration status before use.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas according to established procedures.
• Maintain materials and workstations using FIFO, Kanban, 5S, and other applicable visual‑management practices.
• Follow all safety, environmental, personal protective equipment, and waste‑handling requirements.
• Complete all required training and maintain qualification for assigned operations.
• Participate in daily team meetings, problem solving, data review, and continuous‑improvement activities.
• Support team performance by communicating production, quality, material, and equipment concerns in a timely manner.
• Accurately document accepted and rejected units and materials in production orders, line logs, and other required records.
• Complete documentation at the time work is performed and verify entries for accuracy, completeness, legibility, and traceability.
• Follow data‑integrity requirements and promptly report documentation discrepancies or process deviations.
• Complete production-order transactions and daily unit reports in the manufacturing system.
• Record downtime and its cause accurately to support timely follow‑up and recovery of production output.
• Handle materials according to approved procedures and help maintain accurate production and inventory records.

Skills

Read and follow instructions

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Team player

Safety and quality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Johnson & Johnson in Jacksonville, FL is hiring an Optic Operator I to perform repetitive manufacturing tasks in a GMP-regulated environment, operating and monitoring equipment for vision products.

The role requires attention to instructions, basic math and computer skills, and teamwork; the team emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Shifts across A-D for onsite production with opportunities for growth.