Operations Technician - Scarborough - 1st Shift

Idexx • Westbrook, ME

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform a variety of basic manufacturing tasks in support of the day-to-day operations of one or more manufacturing work-centers. May work with lab equipment, solutions and reagents. Perform or oversee a variety of highly detailed mechanical equipment changes. Perform system checks (pressure, weight, density). Daily Troubleshooting of equipment and systems within HMI and Vorne OEE Systems. Assess equipment readiness by verification of set up process adherence. Negotiate improvements within equipment’s disassembly process. Read and follow documentation, SOP’s, Work Instructions and equipment manuals. Follow all safety requirements. Assist all set-up operation, clean-up, and/or change-over for manufacturing equipment in the work center. Perform monthly Safety and Process Audits if applicable. May provide production & process training to other employees or temporary employees. Assist in routine problem solving and troubleshooting of equipment. Assists in Defect monitoring, Processing quality products. Requires moderate skills with a high level of proficiency. Typically, 2-3 + years’ production and/or manufacturing experience.

Requirements

• Requires moderate skills with a high level of proficiency.
• Typically, 2-3 + years’ production and/or manufacturing experience.
• Machining or Mechanical experience is preferred.
• Technical experience equivalent to Maintenance or Automotive industries.
• Data gathering and analytical ability.
• Process improvement skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Project management ability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both individually and as a team player.
• PC skills, including Microsoft Office, SAP, Excel and Outlook.
• Extensive standing, lifting, phone and computer use.
• Capable of standing continuously for up to 2 hours.
• Extend and reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crouch.
• May be required to lift, move and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing acuity sufficient to effectively communicate with customers and Employees via telephone and in person.
• Ability to communicate verbally on phone and in person.
• Fluency in the English language.
• Extended hours may be required.

Nice To Haves

• TPM, LEAN, 5S, SAP, Kanban, Factory Maintenance

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of basic manufacturing tasks in support of the day-to-day operations of one or more manufacturing work-centers.
• May work with lab equipment, solutions and reagents.
• Perform or oversee a variety of highly detailed mechanical equipment changes.
• Perform system checks (pressure, weight, density).
• Daily Troubleshooting of equipment and systems within HMI and Vorne OEE Systems.
• Assess equipment readiness by verification of set up process adherence.
• Negotiate improvements within equipment’s disassembly process.
• Read and follow documentation, SOP’s, Work Instructions and equipment manuals.
• Follow all safety requirements.
• Assist all set-up operation, clean-up, and/or change-over for manufacturing equipment in the work center.
• Perform monthly Safety and Process Audits if applicable.
• May provide production & process training to other employees or temporary employees.
• Assist in routine problem solving and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Assists in Defect monitoring, Processing quality products.

Benefits

• An hourly rate target of $26/hour - $32/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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees