Production Equipment Technician

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

The responsibilities of the Production Equipment Technician is to conduct maintenance, operation, and repair of facility and production equipment with minimal supervision required.  This position performs routine maintenance as well as emergency repair of equipment and components. This position requires taking ownership of assignments directed at improving total operating efficiency, minimizing equipment downtime, and improving internal processes. This position is to ensure that documents such as validations and PMs are accurate, completed timely, and up to date for the assigned equipment and processes.

This role is located in Athens, Ohio.

The Responsibilities 

• Maximize process equipment availability/performance/quality to achieve business objectives.

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