Maintenance Specialist

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Job Function

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function

Production Equipment Repair & Maintenance

Job Category

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description

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

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

We are searching for the best talent for Maintenance Specialist.

Purpose: Plays a crucial role in ensuring the optimal performance, safety, and compliance of manufacturing equipment at the Raritan site. Leveraging extensive expertise in equipment repair, calibration, and preventive maintenance, this position supports the development and execution of strategies to maintain high standards of quality and operational efficiency. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, supporting audits, and working closely with vendors to uphold strict regulatory and safety standards, all while embodying Johnson & Johnson’s Leadership Imperatives and Credo.

You will be responsible for

• Utilizes broad Production Equipment Repair & Maintenance expertise to help devise practical solutions to tasks that are typically not routine.
• Supports area audits to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and quality of repair and manufacturing solutions.
• Assists efforts to oversee and audit front-line tasks for the support function of the Production Equipment Repair & Maintenance unit to ensure compliance and accuracy, timeliness, and quality of deliverables.
• Helps coordinate the technical implementation, modification, and ongoing monitoring of the quality, safety, and efficiency of equipment.
• Provides support for key strategy sessions to help develop Repair and Maintenance schematics for the rollout of new and improved repair and maintenance processes, tools, and equipment.
• Provides support for technical problems, monitoring indicators of equipment and machinery performance.
• Coordinates work with vendors for the execution of maintenance/calibration of assets.
• Executes preventive maintenance (PMs) and calibrations (Cal) as applicable.
• Applies Johnson & Johnson’s Leadership Imperatives and Credo.

Qualifications / Requirements

• High School Diploma, diploma, or degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related Engineering discipline.
• High School Diploma with over 10 years of manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting within regulated manufacturing environments such as biopharma or biotech. Cell Therapy experience is a strong plus.
• Strong understanding of calibration principles, measurement systems, and maintenance practices specific to manufacturing equipment.
• Experience working in environments requiring strict compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex equipment issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Proven track record of supporting calibration and maintenance activities in high-precision, controlled environments, such as Grade A, B, or C manufacturing zones.
• Experience working with calibration management systems (e.g., CMMS) and data analysis tools to document activities and monitor equipment performance.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards (FDA, ISO, GMP) and validation protocols relevant to calibration and maintenance operations.
• Demonstrated ability to support audits and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• This position is scheduled for First Shift, Sunday through Thursday, and requires on-site support to meet production and operational needs.

• Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).​
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.​
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• Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off 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 period10 days​
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year​
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year​

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits​

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 & 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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills

Preferred Skills

Agile Manufacturing, Agility Jumps, Communication, Data Analysis, Equipment Maintenance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Issue Escalation, Manufacturing Equipment, OSHA Compliance, Plant Operations, Predictive Maintenance, Problem Management, Problem Solving, Project Management, Repair Management, Report Writing, Safety-Oriented

The anticipated base pay range for this position is

$63,000.00 - $101,430.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).​

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.​

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Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off 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 period10 days​

Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year​

Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year​

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits​