SOLAS Statutory Apprenticeship

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking Apprentices to join our operations team located in Limerick. 

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/. 

Do you want to work for a globally recognized company? Do you want to make a difference? Are you result driven and hard working? Then we have a position for you!?

What you will be doing:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical support to the toolroom activities within the injection moulding group at Vision Care Ireland. Working in a high-speed, highly automated environment the range of applications includes mechanical transfer systems, Moulding, robotics, pneumatics, process, and raw materials. While experience and knowledge of Injection moulding processes are important this position also requires a strong biased towards supporting the growth and automation of future Toolroom needs.

What impact you will also have:

•  Ability to analyse & resolve engineering issues of a broad scope using independent judgment.
• Participate as a key team member in projects requiring input from the Injection Molding Engineering team.
• Prepare, review, and approve change requests and other quality system documentation requiring manufacturing engineering sign-off.
• Ensure that all activities carried out are compliant with Vision Care Ireland quality system requirements.
• Source and install new equipment and processes to enable the achievement of optimum levels of Quality, Cost & Cycle Time.
• Ensure that manufacturing engineering Toolroom activities are carried out according to company operating procedures, and that a high level of productivity and quality is achieved and maintained and comply with Vision Care quality systems requirements.
• Continuous Improvement & Lean initiatives to include, cost-effectiveness through automation & process optimization.
• Plan and execute projects to ensure that project timelines, quality and cost targets are met.

QUALIFICATIONS

We would love to hear from YOU if you have the following essential requirements:

• Leaving Certificate (or equivalent), Grade 06 at ordinary level in 5 subjects, 2 of which must be math’s and a language (English or Irish). These criteria do not apply to those over 23’s but all applicants will follow company and SOLAS recruitment procedures. 

Desirable

• Strong interest in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Interest in injection moulding equipment and processes.
• Knowledge/experience in pneumatics and robotics.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis tools.
• Problem solving.

What’s in it for YOU? 

This is an opportunity to work with a ground-breaking medical device operation and to be a member of a Johnson & Johnson company, with an excellent record in employee continuous professional development and business improvement.

We are passionate about our work; we play vital roles across a range of professional disciplines and care deeply about our customers and communities. At Johnson & Johnson our culture enables dynamic and impactful careers.

Whether you’re one of the 1000 people who work here, or you’re considering joining the team, we offer:

• An opportunity to be part of a global market leader.
• A dynamic and inspiring working environment.
• Opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments.
• Possibilities for further personal and professional development/education.
• Excellent Benefits (Pension, Healthcare, Bonus, Onsite Gym among others).

What type of mark will YOU make? 

By joining Johnson & Johnson you will find boundless opportunities to craft your path & amplify your impact inside & outside our walls. And with our commitment to be the world’s healthiest workforce you can strengthen your body as well and your mind. When you work with us you can touch over a Billion lives worldwide every day. And when you apply your talent to our collective purpose there’s no end to the lasting impact we can make together. And that changes everything.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means "YOU belong"! 

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.

We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.

At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong. 

Note:  Responsibilities and accountabilities will vary for all positions and the scope of individual roles may not be limited to the contents of this position description. QUMAS procedures will define responsibilities from time to time and each manager is responsible for complying with these processes, which supplant any responsibility outlined within. As such, adherence to company procedures is also a responsibility of any roles encompassed within this Job Description.