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Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Assembly

Job Category:

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:

Irving, Texas, United States of America

Job Description:

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An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered.

We are searching for the best talent for Production Associate to be in Irving, Texas.

Production Associate will be responsible for using equipment for the assembly and processing tasks to produce finished products according to established specifications. Accountable for adhering to all quality and safety guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operates production equipment to produce subassemblies or finished products. Interprets instructions and specifications and uses to set up equipment.
• Checks products on assembly line to confirm that they are properly assembled and removes defective products.
• Cleans and maintains equipment as needed. Notifies supervisor of maintenance and/or repairs needed on equipment.
• Prepares accurate records/documentation related to quality and work in progress.
• Troubleshoots minor production problems. Specifically:
• Identify, inspect and prepare for adequacy of use, the required-mandrels for production.
• Prepare, monitor and test dispersion / materials for production.
• Dips mandrels in materials and remove shells from mandrels after processed.
• Interface/operate computer controlled shell forming equipment used in the coating of mandrels with dispersion. Remove shells from conveyor line, load and operate cure oven.
• Perform visual and thickness inspection of shells. Interface/operate MES computer system, interpret SPC data output and respond as appropriate.
• Operates soak tanks and dryers.
• Flexibility to cross train to other departments / areas within Shell Processing (HTV / RTV / SPRAY) and outside Shell Processing according to business needs.
• Perform equipment cleaning procedures as needed.
• Monitors and responds to equipment and process issues that may lead to non-compliance. Notifies shift/team leader and area technician when tools or equipment need maintenance or repairs.
• Accountable for adhering to and enforcing all quality and safety guidelines. Identifies and elevates all immediate and potential quality, safety, or environmental issues (material, procedure, and process) as observed. Inspects assemblies and sub-assemblies devices.
• Reviews device records, follow established procedures, and prepares necessary documentation as required. Must maintain good manufacturing and documentation practices in accordance to procedures outlined according to cGMPs.
• Flexibility to cross train to other departments according to business needs. Provide training to new employees or other team members as requested; in manufacturing processes with the support of the Manufacturing Technical Lead. Maintains an updated and current training record and adheres to training timelines.
• Participates in Safety initiatives and programs by either joining Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) or reporting unsafe practices/conditions to shift/team leader.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for process and equipment. Helps to meet daily efficiencies by focused approach to performing tasks compliantly and safely according to procedure/process.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a High School diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent required.
• A minimum two (2) years of experience working in a manufacturing environment is required.
• The ability to read and comprehend procedures in English and read manufacturing blueprints is required.
• Basic computer skills, including Windows Operating Systems and applications or equivalent are required.
• This position requires a daily commute to Irving, TX for 3rd shift working hours on a 12 hour rotating schedule including weekends.
• Must be able to work in a clean room environment and wear clean room gowns.
• The ability to operate specialized equipment is required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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 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 (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource

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