Operator III - Shockwave Medical

Johnson & Johnson Innovative MedicineSanta Clara, CA
$47,150 - $76,705Onsite

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson is hiring for an Operator III – Shockwave Medical to join their team in Santa Clara, CA. This role is part of a team pioneering the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. The Shockwave Medical portfolio aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent experience.
  • Must be able to read and communicate in English.
  • At least three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing environment with small parts.
  • Must be able to work in and abide by Controlled Environment Room (CER) procedures.
  • Ability to assemble, and test medical devices, including soldering, gluing, and assembly under the microscope while following Manufacturing Process Instructions (MPI), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Work Instructions (WI), etc.
  • Requires moderate supervision for routine work and close supervision for special assignments.
  • Capable of filling out detailed LHRs while following Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while adhering to SWMI safety standards.
  • Ability to work overtime to accommodate business needs.
  • Reliable attendance.
  • There may be continuous sitting for prolonged periods and may be required to lift objects up to 15 pounds.

Nice To Haves

  • Medical device manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Cleans workstations/equipment and performs line clearance per documented procedures.
  • Builds subassemblies and/or final assemblies per MPIs.
  • Performs in-process inspections of components/materials, subassemblies, and final assemblies to ensure that specifications are met for data collection and analysis.
  • Monitors equipment parameters and results of in-process inspection(s); as necessary, adjusts according to documented procedures to ensure product meets appropriate quality specifications.
  • Prepares labeling, audits labeled product for product information per LHRs and assembles final product packaging.
  • Records and dispositions labeling materials used, destroyed, and leftover from packaging operations, as required.
  • Ensures that only products labeled correctly are released to finished goods according to documentation.
  • Prepares packaging for shipment, adheres to inventory control labeling, and verifies that quantity of boxed product matches quantity recorded on LHR, as required.
  • Records details of work and completes required portions of LHR to ensure traceability of each finished product lot.
  • Assists supervisor and/or lead with inventory control issues (e.g., scrap transactions, back flushing of finished products and subassemblies).
  • Documents scrap resulting from out-of-specification equipment, materials, processes (i.e., non-conforming materials) according to documented procedures and notifies supervisor that disposition and/or corrective action may be required.
  • Adheres to SWMI safety standards.
  • Trains and is certified to at least, one full assembly line.
  • Sets up work for the shift, prepares kits and corresponds with other departments.
  • Directs workforce based on business needs in absence of Lead/Supervisor.
  • Supports Engineering in absence of Lead/Supervisor (Provide labor, scheduling and acting as SME).
  • Implements 5S practices and Lean Manufacturing principles.
  • May contribute to pilot development builds using documented guidelines provided by engineers and providing feedback for improved manufacturing methods to assist in the product development process.
  • Promotes a positive teamwork environment, create effective interpersonal relationships, and display good communication skills.
  • Communicates clearly with co-workers and peers.

Benefits

  • Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
  • Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
  • Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
  • Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
  • Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
  • Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
  • Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
  • 10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
  • Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
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