Senior Operator

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 6,000 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 a Senior Operator, Slides Manufacturing in the Slide Assembly Department. The Senior Operator 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: “Firemen’s Rotation”:  Two 12 hour days (6:00am-6:00pm) followed by two 12 hour nights (6:00pm-6:00am)

The Responsibilities

• Independently operates a wide range of automated equipment and is able to meet metrics.

• Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting and repairs, OAC.

• Identify and suggest process improvements.

• Train and mentor operators on basic machine adjustments.

• Maintain accurate records, as well as identify and resolve documentation issues.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead small groups in machine improvement efforts.

• Perform routine SOP reviews for accuracy.

• Follow detailed work instructions and job plans for maintenance tasks.

• Ensure quality and safety best practices are in use within work area.

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

• Proactively seeks opportunities for self as well as the team.

• Trains others and participates in knowledge transfer.

The Individual

Required Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Completion of a formal apprenticeship or technical certification in maintenance or equivalent experience preferred.

• 3-6 years of experience in high-speed automated production, packaging, formulation process, and/or related systems.

• 3-6 years of experience with manufacturing based computer systems, i.e. SAP

• Ability to mentor others on the use of multiple computer based systems, i.e. SAP, GROW, Windchill, SPIDER, Microsoft Office.

• Ability to un