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QuidelOrtho · 1 month ago

Operator/ Senior Operator 4 -12 hour nights/ 4 days off

US - NY - Rochester

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$20/hr - $27/hr

1+ years exp

QuidelOrtho is a leading in vitro diagnostics company formed from the merger of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics. The role involves operating and maintaining production equipment, ensuring product quality, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the Slide Assembly Department.

Medical Device

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

Consistently meet production metrics on at least one piece of automated production machine with minimal supervision

Assist in troubleshooting and repairing equipment

Perform basic data entry, i.e. SAP, SPIDER, etc

Perform basic quality checks and escalate as needed

Participate in simple root cause analysis under supervision

Follow and contribute to updates in SOPs, work instructions, and job plans

Ability to perform basic machine adjustments under guidance of a senior operator

Encourages positive relationships by utilizing effective communication skills

Performs multiple job functions within the Work Center and willingly flexes as business needs dictate

Identifies EH&S opportunities and provides recommendations

Participates in implementation of solutions

Aligns development with business needs

Participates in cross training

Qualification

Automated production experienceGMP knowledgeTroubleshooting skillsSAP proficiencyMechanical aptitudeBasic math skills5S knowledgeCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeamwork

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

1-3 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

4-6 years of hands-on experience in high-speed automated production, packaging, formulation process, and/or related systems

Ability to work effectively in a team

Application of basic safety practices in daily tasks

Basic understanding of GMP requirements and adherence to them during manufacturing activities

Completes training across multiple pieces of automated equipment

Participation in basic root cause analysis exercises using methodologies such as 5 Whys and Fishbone Diagram

Preferred

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

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Employee assistance program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off (including sick time)

Paid Holidays

Company

QuidelOrtho

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> Bringing precision and passion in everything we do QuidelOrtho stands at the forefront of testing, tracking and disease analysis of health conditions ranging from HIV and hepatitis C to flu, strep and COVID-19.

Founded in 1937

5001-10000 employees