QuidelOrtho · 1 month ago
Mechanic III
US - FL - Pompano Beach
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$26/hr - $34/hr
2+ years expQuidelOrtho is a leading in vitro diagnostics company that focuses on advancing the power of diagnostics for a healthier future. They are seeking a Mechanic III who will be responsible for supporting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining automated filling, labeling, and packaging equipment to minimize unplanned downtime. The role involves documenting work in accordance with cGMP requirements and providing support for equipment validation and engineering.
Medical Device
Responsibilities
Diagnosis of failure and maintenance of manufacturing equipment, including mechanical, electrical, software, hydraulic, or pneumatic
Monitors production metrics to implement a proactive approach to repair and maintenance to prevent unplanned down time
Routinely monitors and adjusts the manufacturing equipment to achieve production goals and metrics. Supports production through planning maintenance and repairs in coordination with installation, setups and changeovers of equipment
Initiates or updates required documentation including maintenance, repair logs, work orders in CMMS, shift reports per cGMP requirements
Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service, maintains and orders spart parts inventory as required. Always acts accordingly following all OSHA and EH&S rules and regulations to prevent injury to self and others
Maintains all tools and repair equipment in a neat and orderly fashion to minimize the time for repairs and maintenance
Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of equipment is completed in a timely manner and documents are completed correctly and following cGMP requirements
Assists engineers in qualifying new and modified equipment
Some Weekends and Overtime is required
Perform other work-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum Certificate / AAS in mechanical/electrical technologies or related degree or completed an apprenticeship and/or formal automated equipment mechanic training. Equivalent experience will be considered
A minimum of 2-5 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of automated machinery and related subsystems, including: Mechanical Systems, Electrical Systems, Instrumentation, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
Able to read and interpret: Drawings and schematics, Equipment specifications, Maintenance procedures
Preferred
Experience with formulation Equipment
Filling, Capping and Labeling Operations
Printers, Cameras and Vision Systems
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
> 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.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joe Busky, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Iskra
Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer
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