Senior Maintenance Technician

Johnson & Johnson•Athens, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

About Innovative Medicine Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine We are searching for the best talent for Senior Maintenance Technician. This fully onsite position will be located in Athens, Georgia. The Senior Maintenance Technician is responsible for repair and maintains plant equipment and facilities to enhance a safe and efficient operation.

Requirements

High school diploma required
A minimum of 10 years of experience as an industrial mechanic or in a related field
Demonstrated ability to independently replace pump mechanical seals
Ability to fabricate and install threaded piping in alignment with engineering drawings
Experience erecting, locating, and anchoring equipment according to technical specifications
Ability to work safely in physically demanding and potentially hazardous environments, including chemical handling
Proficiency in computer-based systems, including data entry, report generation, and analysis using tools such as spreadsheets and reporting software
Familiarity with building automation systems (DDC), computerized maintenance management systems (e.g., Maximo or SAP)
Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair a wide range of site equipment in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Working knowledge of Process Excellence, Lean, or continuous improvement principles

Nice To Haves

Technical school training in a mechanical trade is preferred
Experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., pharmaceutical, chemical, or other cGMP environments)
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, identify opportunities, and act on solutions to improve operations
SMRP preferred

Responsibilities

Diagnose and resolve equipment issues: Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, instrumentation, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
Advance proactive maintenance strategies: Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs for critical equipment to maximize uptime and performance.
Partner to optimize maintenance planning: Collaborate with planning and scheduling teams to proactively coordinate maintenance activities, minimize downtime, and support seamless production operations.
Enable process improvements and innovation: Interpret technical drawings and specifications to support minor process changes, equipment modifications, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure readiness of maintenance resources: Manage and optimize spare parts inventory to maintain availability of critical components and support uninterrupted operations.
Build team capability through training and coaching: Mentor and train maintenance and operations personnel on equipment troubleshooting, repair practices, and SOP adherence to strengthen site capability.
Champion safety, quality, and compliance: Lead and reinforce a strong safety culture by implementing training, reviewing permits, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements (FDA, EPA, OSHA, DEA) and company standards.
Collaborate cross-functionally to drive results: Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and EHS teams to improve equipment performance, support efficient changeovers, and advance Lean and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining high standards of housekeeping and environmental stewardship.