Manufacturing Electrical Tech III

Johnson & Johnson • Jacksonville, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Manufacturing Electrical Technician III / Industrial Electrician for its Jacksonville, Florida manufacturing operation. The role provides expert electrical and electro-mechanical troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and installation support for automated manufacturing equipment. It also includes Manufacturing Technician duties—such as clearing jams, loading materials, routine cleaning, and basic mechanical adjustments—to sustain production. The technician works with engineering, operations, maintenance, and quality teams to improve equipment uptime, safety, and product quality.

The position supports PLC-controlled equipment and associated electrical and automation systems, preventive maintenance, equipment installation and start-up, troubleshooting, qualification, validation, and process development. The technician also supports root-cause investigations, corrective actions, continuous improvement, and coaching for Manufacturing Technicians. The work takes place in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with exposure to equipment noise and moving machinery, and requires appropriate PPE and adherence to electrical safety procedures.

The role is based onsite in Jacksonville, Florida, and requires rotating 12-hour shifts: 6 a.m.–6 p.m. or 6 p.m.–6 a.m., including weekends. Twelve positions are available across day and night shifts.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of relevant technical, electrical, or industrial maintenance experience, or equivalent experience such as military, trade-school, or apprenticeship experience.
• Electrical Journeyman license, documented completion of a recognized electrical apprenticeship program, or equivalent documented experience.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, motor controls, sensors, drives, control panels, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and understand schematics, ladder logic, wiring diagrams, and manuals.
• Experience or demonstrated ability to perform Manufacturing Technician tasks, including clearing jams, loading materials, routine cleaning, and basic mechanical adjustments, while maintaining safety and production priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced production environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to work independently or with multifunctional teams.
• Ability to pass applicable technical assessments, such as the Ramsay Electrical/Mechanical Proficiency Test, and site-specific electrical qualifications.
• Willingness to work rotating 12-hour shifts (6 a.m.–6 p.m. or 6 p.m.–6 a.m.), including weekends.
• Physical ability to stoop, kneel, walk, climb, reach, lift up to 25 pounds, and perform other routine manufacturing tasks.
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain Blue Badge Certification per site requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or equivalent experience, certificate, or military technical training in an electrical, automation, or related field.
• Experience with NEC, NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout procedures, and arc-flash mitigation in an industrial environment.
• Experience supporting high-volume automated packaging or manufacturing equipment, machine vision, sterilizers, dosing systems, or injection molding.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methods, such as Yellow or Green Belt, and experience applying process improvement to reduce variation and improve equipment reliability.

Responsibilities

• Fix, repair, and maintain PLC-controlled equipment, control panels, motor controls, VFDs, servo drives, sensors, HMIs, and robotic systems.
• Read, interpret, and act on electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and document work in the maintenance management system.
• Identify equipment reliability risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Support equipment installation, debugging, qualification, production start-up, validation, and process development.
• Perform Manufacturing Technician tasks as needed, including clearing jams, loading and aligning raw materials, routine cleaning, basic mechanical adjustments, and assisting operators to minimize downtime.
• Lead or support root-cause investigations for equipment or process non-conformances and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Provide technical coaching and on-the-job certification for Manufacturing Technicians Level III and below.
• Apply continuous improvement tools, including Lean, Six Sigma concepts, and root-cause analysis, to improve safety, reliability, and productivity.
• Follow electrical safety practices, including lockout/tagout, NFPA 70E and arc-flash controls, and energized electrical work protocols.

Benefits

• Opportunities for skills development, multifunctional teamwork, and career progression.
• Support for training and certifications associated with the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed