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≈ $39k – $69k per year (Estimated)
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In office (United States, Athens)
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. Johnson & Johnson scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Johnson & Johnson is a global healthcare company headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, working across Innovative Medicine, its pharmaceutical business, and MedTech, which covers orthopaedics, surgery, cardiovascular, vision and robotics. Founded in 1886 and listed on the NYSE, it operates research, manufacturing and commercial sites worldwide, including Raritan, West Chester, Cork, Leiden, Zug, Norderstedt, Madrid and Shanghai, and the Ottava soft-tissue surgical robotics program in Cincinnati. Its openings span production operators, supply chain and transport leads, quality, tax and HR managers, data transformation, digital product and scientific roles.

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:

Production Equipment Repair & Maintenance

Job Category:

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:

Athens, Georgia, United States of America, Cornelia, Georgia, United States of America

Job Description:

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

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 https://www.jnj.com/.

We are searching for the best talent for Department Mechanic for Athens,GA.

From this employee we are expecting a person who makes key day-to-day contributions as a support individual team member who analyzes and executes tasks that are typically routine. This person also Provides inter-departmental support on an ad-hoc basis to support the Production Equipment Repair & Maintenance goals and objectives. Follows and applies routine administrative processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and quality of deliverables. Complies with high standards of professionalism, efficiency, personal communication, discretion, and independent judgment.

Performs installation, maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment. Ensures appropriate records are maintained.

Safely and efficiently executes daily tasks related to the maintenance of Equipment for the production of Absorbable & Non-Absorbable, molded, and Needle manufacturing materials manufacturing materials in an FDA-regulated environment. Typical tasks include Preventive Maintenance to equipment including the troubleshooting and repair of components, oil changes, testing, installing, and the removal of equipment.

DUTIES & 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

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

  • 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.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS.

  • Computer and database management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal relation skills.
  • Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide, percentages.
  • General knowledge of basic hand and power tools

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.

Johnson & 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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers. Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Accountability, Agile Manufacturing, Agility Jumps, Communication, Equipment Maintenance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Issue Escalation, Manufacturing Equipment, OSHA Compliance, Plant Operations, Predictive Maintenance, Problem Management, Process Oriented, Professional Ethics, Project Management, Repair Management, Report Writing
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