Operations Technician – 1st Shift

IDEXX

Operations Technician performing a variety of manufacturing tasks including equipment troubleshooting at IDEXX to support daily operations. Requires mechanical experience and proficiency with lab equipment.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeScarborough • Maine • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $26 - $32 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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!

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Hard Skills & Tools

manufacturing tasksmechanical equipment changessystem checkstroubleshootingdefect monitoringprocess improvementdata gatheringanalytical abilitysafety auditsequipment readiness

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsproject managementteam playerproblem solvingattention to detailtraining abilityadaptabilitynegotiation skillsorganizational skills