Shell Fabricator

Kelly in partnership with Johnson & Johnson, is seeking to hire Shell Fabricators – Machine Operators. As a Shell Fabricator / Machine Operator, you will help produce silicone shells used in breast implants. Working in a controlled cleanroom environment, you will perform hands-on assembly, dipping, and equipment operation while following detailed production instructions and documenting each step.

This role combines precise manual work with automated manufacturing processes and requires close attention to cleanliness, accuracy, and product quality.

The current pay rate is:

• $17.50 for days and afternoons
• $18.50 for nights

Shell Fab:

1. Rotating 12-hour shifts (Day: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Night: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM) with a 3-day weekend every other week.

Shell Fabrication Schedule

• Rotating 12-hour shifts on a 3-2-2 schedule.
• Day shift: 6:00 AM–6:00 PM.
• Night shift: 6:00 PM–6:00 AM.
• Three-day weekend every other week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Mandrel Preparation

• Locate and verify work orders and lot sheets.
• Scan work orders into the production system.
• Assemble mandrels, which serve as forms for the implant shells, onto mandrel rods.
• Place assembled mandrels on racks for processing.
• Record the completion of each production step in the computer system.

Manual Dipping

• Hand-dip prepared mandrels into silicone tubs according to work instructions.
• Use a different glove for each mandrel as required by the process.
• Process multiple rows of prepared mandrels.
• Load and operate two curing ovens, monitoring 20-minute curing cycles.
• Repeat the dipping and curing sequence seven times.
• Move completed mandrels to the stripping stage.

Automated Spraying and Curing

• Process racks containing lots of 20 prepared mandrels.
• Scan work orders into the conveyor system.
• Confirm that the system verifies each mandrel barcode before loading the next mandrel.
• Operate and monitor equipment that applies layers of silicone and moves mandrels through oven curing.
• Monitor the approximately 5.5-hour production cycle and document required activities.

Quality and Cleanroom Practices

• Follow established work instructions, cleanroom procedures, and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate production records and lot traceability.
• Keep work areas, materials, and equipment clean and organized.
• Report equipment issues, process deviations, or product quality concerns promptly.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Manual dexterity for handling and assembling production components.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and complete repetitive tasks consistently.
• Basic computer skills for scanning work orders and recording production steps.
• Ability to monitor equipment, track processing times, and manage multiple production steps.
• Ability to work the assigned 12-hour rotating schedule and follow cleanroom requirements.

Work Environment

This position involves hands-on manufacturing and machine operation in a controlled cleanroom environment used to produce medical device components.