Production Equipment Mechanic (MedTech)

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Department Mechanic for Athens, GA to perform installation, maintenance and repair of production equipment in an FDA-regulated environment. You will support the Production Equipment Repair & Maintenance team and maintain accurate records.

Candidates should have 0-2 years experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and basic knowledge of mechanical troubleshooting and hand tools.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years work experience.
• High school education, G.E.D. or equivalent skills, experience, or training.
• Experience in analytical problem solving and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Previous mechanical work experience or vocational training of mechanical nature required.
• Attend specialized training classes on repair, maintenance, and analytical trouble shooting when required by position.

Responsibilities

• Complies with managerial requirements for core tasks for the support function of the Production Equipment Repair & Maintenance unit, and follows routine administrative processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and quality of deliverables.
• Organizes collective data relative to the technical implementation, modification and ongoing monitoring of the quality, safety and efficiency of discrete production of unit-based items assembled from component parts.
• Compiles strategic data to communicate with Manufacturing Engineers to develop Repair and Maintenance schematics for the rollout of new and improved repair and maintenance processes, tools and equipment.
• Helps develop operational control standards and testing equipment to assess conformance with engineering specifications, including test apparatus of raw materials, parts, components, finished items and packaging.
• Helps identify and escalates technical production line problems to minimize finished item rejection levels, monitoring gauges and other indicators of production equipment and machinery performance.
• Demonstrates Johnson & Johnson’s Leadership Imperatives and Credo.
• Maintains manufacturing equipment which may include mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems. Assists with the installation, setups and changeovers of machinery.
• Tests and makes adjustments as needed.
• Makes routine repairs to malfunctioning equipment.
• Assists in the Implementation of process improvements.
• Updates required documentation including maintenance and repair logs.
• Assists with trouble report preparation for malfunctioning equipment.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Applies safety procedures to all work.
• Orders parts and supplies occasionally in accordance with department procedures.
• Set-up, repair, trouble-shoot, maintain and replace parts of production equipment such as: braiders, sipp machine, hacoba, hot stretch, inspection tables, skeiners, waxers, anneal ovens, coating lines, bulk spoolers, and tube winders.
• Make adjustments, grease, and clean equipment, as required.
• Perform cleaning of assigned moisture meters.
• Perform cleaning of assigned anneal ovens.
• Assist in transport of raw materials, supplies and equipment to and from departments as needed.
• Monitor the braiders on a continuous basis to ensure they are producing the best possible quality product, repair all braiders flagged.
• Detect, troubleshoot, and resolve quality problems.
• Document Maintenance/Preventive Maintenance on all equipment per the Preventive Maintenance System.
• Perform assigned Preventive Maintenance procedures.
• Perform wax changes as required.
• Cross train on other jobs within the department and perform those jobs when required.
• Serve as backup for set-up and doffing associates, if cross-trained.
• Install or adjust braider guarding.
• Complete logbooks and other related forms using Good Documentation Practices.
• Use test equipment (Starett Gauge, Mitutoyo Gauge, Microscope, etc) where applicable.
• Utilize applicable software systems as needed for the job (e.g. ComplianceWire, ADAPTIV, etc.)
• Consistently meet required work performance targets (RE’s), 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 (e.g. manual and/or electronic documentation.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Consistently meet required Training due date targets.
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level
• Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.
• For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
• Performs other duties assigned as needed
• Performing Daily and Frequent Tasks

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Computer and database management

Technical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational mechanical training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Equipment maintenance software

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Department Mechanic for Athens, GA to perform installation, maintenance and repair of production equipment in an FDA-regulated environment. You will support the Production Equipment Repair & Maintenance team and maintain accurate records.

Candidates should have 0-2 years experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and basic knowledge of mechanical troubleshooting and hand tools.