Instrument Technician

As an Instrument Technician, you will maintain, repair, and test microprocessor based electronic instrumentation and/or perform a variety of manufacturing tasks to assemble, fill, package and inspect products as needed. You will assist, instruct and monitor assigned tasks of other personnel. You may also provide training and guidance to other personnel as needed.

In this role:

• 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.
• Cross trained on multiple product lines.
• May perform as line lead or as a technical resource for other assigned personnel.
• Identify and communicate safety concerns to immediate supervisor.
• Perform prescribed general maintenance of equipment in assigned work centers.
• Assemble and test new or modified electrical, electro-mechanical, and mechanical components or assemblies across the product lines.
• Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to ensure compliance with previously documented specifications.
• 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 Need:

• High School degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to complete work tasks with sufficient verbal or written instructions
• Aptitude for electro-mechanical maintenance and repair
• Basic math skills and ability to work with units of measure, whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent; and draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to communicate with team-members and internal customers regarding equipment operation
• Ability to write reports and correspondence
• Ability to work independently in the absence of a supervisor
• Ability to identify concerns and make decisions in process and safety
• Basic computer skills; Microsoft Office experience preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Regularly required to stand and sit for extended periods; extend and reach with hands and arms; and use hands and fingers to handle, squeeze, twist and manipulate objects, controls and tools.
• Regularly perform repetitive manual and automated assembly operations
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Frequently required to lift, move and carry up to 50 pounds and to push/pull pallet jacks and carts.
• Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts; frequently exposed to risk of electric shock; and occasionally exposed to vibration and lasers.
• May work with various types of repair and test equipment.
• Personal protective equipment and/or clothing required.
• Low to moderate noise level.

Leveling Guide:

• Flexible team player, can work well as part of a group.
• Perform a variety of basic manufacturing tasks in support of the day-to-day operations.
• Responsible for basic tasks, typically in one work-center. May cross-train in other work-centers.
• May work with lab equipment, solutions and reagents.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow all safety and PPE requirements.
• Completes tasks while meeting area productivity standards.
• Record information in any product documentation in "real time" as required.
• Read and follow SOP’s, work Instructions and equipment manuals. 
• May assist all set-up operation, clean-up, and/or change-over for manufacturing equipment. Typically in one work center.
• Support 5S, ISO, and other company programs as needed.
• May provide basic training to other employees as needed.
• Complete assignments under close to moderate supervision, solves problems as part of a team and assumes responsibility as appropriate.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Little latitude for independent judgment.
• Typically up to 1 year of prior production and/or manufacturing experience.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

What you can expect from us:  

·       Hourly rates targeting: $19.00 / hour  

·       Opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration  

·       Health / Dental / Vision benefits from day one  

·       5% matching 401k  

·       On-the-job training and career advancement opportunities 

·       Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and more 

·       The opportunity to do meaningful work where you positively impact the lives of people and pets all over the world  

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 9,000 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, LGBT 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.

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