Operator IV
Operator IV
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Job Description
The Opportunity
QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6000 strong and do business in over 130 countries providing answers with fast accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most home to hospital lab to clinic.
Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.
The Role
As we continue to grow as QuidelOrtho we are seeking an Operator IV Slides Manufacturing in the Slide Assembly Department. This position is responsible for using equipment for the assembly and process of tasks to produce inspect in-process and finished products and package according to established specifications. Adheres to Company Environmental Health Safety and Sustainability policies procedures and values to help drive EHS culture. Demonstrates strong technical understanding of the job; viewed as the technical SME. Successfully interprets instructions and specifications and uses to set up equipment. Checks products on assembly line to confirm that they are properly assembled and removes defective products. Notifies supervisor or appropriate personnel of maintenance and/or repairs needed on equipment. Identifies and troubleshoots more involved production issues performing general equipment maintenance conditioning standardization and calibration as needed. Reports and documents unresolved production problems. Participates in the execution of validation/revalidation protocols.
This position is located in Rochester NY.
Work Schedule: Firemens Rotation: Two 12 hour days (6:00am-6:00pm) followed by two 12 hour nights (6:00pm-6:00am)
The Responsibilities
Effectively sets up production equipment to produce sub-assemblies or finished products and/or packaging of product adjusting to changing business need.
Provides leadership technical training coaching and mentoring as necessary sharing technical experience and knowledge with others.
Ensures production equipment is operational identifies and provides solutions to a variety of moderately complex technical problems or production issues.
Notifies maintenance and appropriate personnel of equipment malfunctions and maintenance needs and communicates downtime when necessary.
Prepares accurate records/documentation related to quality work in progress test results and special projects.
Responsible for product quality; performs in-process and finished goods inspection; ensures product meets quality specification.
Identifies and supports continuous improvement opportunities for improving efficiency workflow and resources within the Work Center.
The Individual
Required Skills:
High school diploma or equivalent.
4-6 years of related experience within operations/manufacturing environment.
Fluent in the use of business systems (SAP OTIS QERTS MS Office etc.).
Ability to read and write English; strong mechanical aptitude.
Excellent communication troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
Strong visual acuity.
Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Frequently lifting 21-30 lbs. and use force to pull or push up to 800lbs devices with wheels.
Ability to work a rotating shift schedule overtime and weekends as needed to meet production requirements.
Additional Skills:
Intermediate math and communication skills.
Familiarity with basic tools and practices.
Basic problem-solving skills.
Basic knowledge of 5S and ability to apply concepts.
Ability to navigate through HMI screens.
Ability to recognize patterns of failures within an automated manufacturing line.
Understanding of basic GMP and compliance in a regulated industry.
Ability to complete paperwork with high accuracy following good documentation practices.
Key Working Relationships
Internal Partners: Maintenance Engineering Quality
External Partners: Suppliers
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics are representative of a manufacturing laboratory or warehouse environment and include handling of viral and bacterial hazards potentially hazardous chemicals as well as infectious or potentially infectious bodily fluids tissues and samples. Up to 75% of the time you will be standing walking or sitting for extended periods of time. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Flexible work hours to meet project deadlines.
Salary Transparency
The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education experience knowledge skills geography and abilities of the candidate in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At QuidelOrtho it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The hourly range for this position is $20.00 to $27.00 hourly. QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision life and disability insurance along with a 401(k) plan employee assistance program Employee Stock Purchase Plan paid time off (including sick time) and paid Holidays. All benefits are non-contractual and QuidelOrtho may amend terminate or enhance the benefits provided as it deems appropriate.
Equal Opportunity
QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals including individuals with disabilities have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship sex sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status disability genetic information or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform the duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability please contact us at .
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Employment Type
Full-Time
