Mechanic IV, Industrial Manufacturing

The Opportunity

Quidel Ortho 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 Maintenance Technician IV will apply extensive technical expertise and ingenuity to troubleshoot, repair, and set up moderately complex manufacturing equipment per applicable documentation and with limited direction. This position supports manufacturing in the timely repair of equipment and machinery to ensure line uptime and productivity. Addresses production maintenance demands timely to meet production schedules. Performs root‑cause analysis, develops technical solutions, communicates recommendations, and implements solutions that prevent reoccurrence.

Provides enhanced support to facilities maintenance and calibration. Participates in the installation, start up, or transfer of new production lines. Provides technical input and support to new projects. Is a role model for the team and provides training to other maintenance technicians as needed.

This position will be onsite in Rochester, NY.

• With a high level of independent judgment, troubleshoot, repair, and provide preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance to all production equipment and machines.

• Prioritizes mechanical issues, spare parts, and staffing resources to meet business needs.

• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.

• Performs and coordinates resources for routine and non‑routine preventative maintenance in accordance with approved methods and documentation.

• Applies safety procedures to all work.

• Ensures adherence of team to quality system regulations. Documents all work activities via CMMS.

• Leads in continuous improvement by making recommendations for modifications to enhance equipment life and/or productivity, i.e. RCTs and follow up actions, implementing process improvements, working with teams on troubleshooting documentation.

• Acts as a lead, coordinating and facilitating the work of others, especially in the absence of the Crew Lead and/or Supervisor.

• Provides feedback on staff performance as requested and helps to ensure Company policies and procedures are being followed.

• Follows up timely on reactive work, i.e. Helping to ensure NC closure, and resolve spare part issues.

• Perform other work‑related duties as assigned.

• Minimum Certificate or AAS in mechanical/electrical technologies or related field or completed an apprenticeship and/or formal automated equipment mechanic training.

• Equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.

• Minimum of 8-10 years relatable work experience and/or training.

• Knowledge of automated machinery, related subsystems and disciplines required.

• Familiarity with CMMS.

• Excellent troubleshooting and decision making skills.

• Ability to read and interpret prints and schematics, shop materials, and mechanical and electrical drawings.

• Required Travel Less than 5%

• BS in technical or engineering field.

• Maximo experience highly desirable.

• Electromechanical skills.

Internal:
Manufacturing Operators, Operation Supervisors and Managers, Engineers, Cell Leaders, Facilities, Stock Room, and Calibration teams.

External:
Service Providers, i.e. P-Tool, Rochester Industrial, etc.

The work environment characteristics are representative of a manufacturing, laboratory, or warehouse environment.

Position requires handling of viral and bacterial…