Instrument Technician - 1st Shift

Idexx Laboratories Inc

Westbrook, ME

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Customer Relations, Electricity, Electromechanics, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Federal Laws and Regulations, Identify Issues, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Lean Manufacturing, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Assembly, Microsoft Office, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Procedure Development, Procedure Implementation, Product Support, Product Testing, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality Assurance Methodology, Spreadsheets, Support Documentation, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Technical Support, Testing, Time Management, Veterinary Medicine, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Westbrook, ME
POSTED
30+ days ago

As an Instrument Technician, you will work in a fast-paced, agile, and constantly growing environment. Your daily work will consist of performing manufacturing processes, system configuration or troubleshooting and repair tasks supporting a diverse product portfolio of veterinary instruments and supporting technology.

Shift Information: 1st shift - Monday - Friday - 6:30am - 3:00pm

In This Role There is a great deal of opportunity for growth and clearly defined career ladder. As a technician in Instrument solutions, you will assemble and test, new or modified electrical, electro-mechanical, and mechanical components or assemblies across all IDEXX product lines. Strong collaboration with a variety of teams in and outside of the department. Assist in the timely creation and implementation of procedures and documentation to support existing and new products and/or equipment for manufacturing and service operations. Responsible for the execution and/or implementation of equipment preventative maintenance program as well as troubleshoot, diagnose and repair malfunctioning product. Record test procedures and results on PC, utilizing spreadsheet tools to archive numerical and graphical data, and make recommendations for changes in product or test method. Perform a variety of manufacturing tasks to assemble, package, and inspect products as needed.

What You Will Need to Succeed We are seeking a positive, open-minded, and flexible team player that is excited to be a part of a high-performing team. Possess strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Your background and skillset include, production/making or related experience, electromechanical equipment repair, strong troubleshooting and diagnostic acumen, including use of diagnostic equipment and related tooling. MS office platforms and other relevant software tools and knowledge. Lean manufacturing experience preferred but not required, only the desire to learn and engage in a continuous improvement culture and a "process not person" focus.

What You Can Expect from Us An hourly rate target $19/hour based on experience Opportunity for annual cash bonus Opportunity for performance-based annual merit increase Health/Dental/Vision Benefits Day-One 5% matching 401k Generous PTO benefits Additional benefits including but not limited to:

  • Pet insurance
  • Mental health resources
  • Volunteer paid days off
  • Employee stock program
  • Foundation donation matching
  • And much more!

Why IDEXX? We're proud of the work we do, because our work matters. Every role at IDEXX contributes to enhancing the health and wellbeing of pets, people, and livestock. With over 10,000 global team members, customers in over 175 countries, and a fast-growing industry - we're always looking for motivated and inspiring people to join us. We offer competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits. You'll be part of a double-digit growth company in a quickly growing market and we are leading the way forward with innovative products, services, and a strong focus on our customers.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

About the Company

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Idexx Laboratories Inc

7,000 people, one global focus - enhancing the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock

We are passionate about what we do at IDEXX – and why wouldn’t we be? When you’re working to raise the standard of care for pets, make drinking water safe for billions and keep our livestock population around the globe healthy and free of disease, it’s no wonder that what we do each day is more than just a job. There’s an energy across IDEXX that is contagious – where caring and committed people come together to make things better.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
FOUNDED
1983