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Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Assembly

Job Category:

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:

Athens, Georgia, 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 Monofilament Processor to be in Athens, GA.

JOB SUMMARY

Entry support individual contributor that completes routine tasks under close supervision, following a defined standard output or set of procedures. Provides assistance to internal teams in the Manufacturing Assembly area. Closely follows established administrative processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and quality of deliverables. Maintains high standards of professionalism, efficiency, personal communication, discretion, and independent judgment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Comply with all job specific safety procedures and utilize PPE when necessary.

• Comply with quality system requirements as defined within procedures and instructions.

• Use test equipment (Starett Gauge, Mitutoyo Gauge, Microscope, Instron,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.

• Maintain certification for testing.

• Knowledge of hand tools helpful

• Follow written specifications to manufacture products.

• Complete the Device History Record and other related forms using Good Documentation Practices.

• Follow Line clearance procedure.

• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level

• 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

• Work in team environment behaving in a CREDO based respectful manner.

• Cover for other operators during breaks, absences, leaves, vacations, etc.

• 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

PDS and Monocryl Processing Job Functions

Rackwinding:

• Use rackwinding machine to wind spools of Monocryl and PDS fibers for further processing.

• Create and verify tickets and labels.

• Open cans as needed. Verify moisture content is within specification.

• Place material into nitrogen/vacuum chambers as needed. Verify chambers are sealed.

Annealing:_

• Load racks into appropriate annealing oven and select appropriate cycle.

• Place chart on required oven and lock into place.

• Make periodic checks of the ovens to ensure running within specification.

• Verify chart for accuracy and that all requirements are met at cycle completion.

• Keep track of cleaning schedule and identify ovens requiring cleaning.

Scouring:_

• Unload anneal ovens and transport material to scour tank.

• Scour material with appropriate cycle per specification.

• Clean anneal ovens as needed.

Bulk Spooling:

• Load racks onto bulk spooling equipment.

• Create and verify tickets.

• Thread fiber through required guides and onto spool.

• Utilize HMI to select appropriate material and size.

• Start bulk spooling equipment.

• Verify appropriate defect level at completion of spools.

Cutting:

• Inspect the quality of strands on racks. Identify, remove, and replace defective strands.

• Cut remaining strands from racks.

• Measure strand lengths.

• Wrap strand ends together in predetermined amounts and label for subsequent processing.

• Pull samples.

• Verify labels.

Pack/Seal/Canning:

• Use pre-formed foil pouches in accordance with the specification requirements. Verify the quality of pouches by performing the pouch tear down test. Record required data in logbook/form.

• Produce required labels for expiration date.

• Prepare foil pouches for loading with suture product.

• Verify tickets and labels using a bar code scanner. Attach the label to the outside of each foil pouch or onto spools and cans.

• Verify that paper drying oven has run per specification before unloading paper.

• Load product into pre-dried paper folders per specification.

• Place foil pouches containing product or spools of material into a Tenny oven and process per specification requirements.

• Periodically check Tenny oven to verify cycle is running within specification.

• After cycle is complete, heat seal the packages per specification or can spools per specification.

• Verify the quality of the final seal and that the heat sealer is producing and record on appropriate form. Make sealing gasket and sealing bar changes to maintain quality of the seal.

Canning – Bulk Spools:

• Check vacuum / Temperature / Time in Tenny oven to be canned

• Turn on the canning equipment and ensure that the canner is operating per specification requirements.

• Verify quality of the can seal. Perform vacuum testing to ensure integrity of the can seam.

• Lube the canner at the required intervals and per specification.

• Place the spooled suture material in a can, place lid in canner and complete canning cycle.

• Package cans into shipping cartons and identify with appropriate labels.

Monofilament Processor

• Conducts routine tasks for the support function of the Manufacturing Assembly area under direct supervision, and closely follows established administrative processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and quality of deliverables.

• Completes maintenance tasks based on best practices in the industry in order to foster a safe working environment.

• Installs components of basic in-process products, assemblies, or sub-assemblies on the assembly line.

• Develops competency with routine machinery under direct supervision.

• Records daily assembly production records as input to manufacturing performance analysis.

• Demonstrates Johnson & Johnson’s Leadership Imperatives and Credo.

• Operates production equipment to produce subassemblies or finished products.

• Assists with set up of equipment

• Cleans and maintains equipment as needed

• Notifies Supervisor/Lead of Maintenance and/or repairs needed on equipment

• Prepares accurate records/documentation related to work progress

• Reports production problems

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness for continued training.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent skills, experience, or training.

• Generally requires 0-2 years work experience.

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

• Excellent communication and interpersonal relation skills.

• Problem solving.

• General inspection skills.

• Ability to use snips and scissors.

• Accurate record keeping.

• Ability to operate production and test equipment.

• Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide, percentages, averages, tolerances.

This job posting is anticipated to close on July 3, 2025. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications

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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