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The successful candidate will join a team of highly trained, multi-skilled craftsman that perform tasks in a wide range of mechanical disciplines. We are a highly regulated company that has success by doing the job correctly the first time. The facility rests on 320 acres and over 25 building that contain a wide range of mechanical equipment.
It is the responsibility of the Maintenance Fill Line Mechanics to aseptically maintain fillers and cappers that run at speeds up to 600 vials per minute. Responsibilities also include training a diverse group of individuals, ensuring continued filling line equipment operations, immediate response to filling equipment issues, performing preventive and corrective maintenance procedures and cross training on other pieces of biological production equipment within the facility.
Basic Qualifications:
This position is 2nd shift Wednesday thru Sunday 3 PM to 11:30 PM
High School Diploma/GED
Communication Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to train others.
Demonstrated ability to effectively convey information in an appropriate and effective manner.
Leadership Skills
Ability to effectively lead, resolve conflict and function as a reliable point of contact specific to the equipment and systems overseen.
Ability to train others.
Mathematical Skills
Perform calculations and conversions involving weights, volumes, and percentages.
Reasoning Ability
Demonstrated analytical skill / problem solving skills – identifies problems; recognizes symptoms, causes, and alternative solution.
Knowledge and skill to recognize creative ideas that add value and are able to be implemented to improve efficiency, effectiveness and reduce complexity
Mechanical Aptitude
Demonstrated understanding of systems, equipment, and processes
Demonstrated ability to set-up and troubleshoot equipment as required
Computer Skills
Experience with Windows Operating System.
Complete electronic based Work Orders
Organizational Skills
Effective and efficient multitasking skills.
Effective time management skills for self and others
Physical requirements
Ability to perform activities including walking, bending, lifting, confined space entry, etc
Ability to work in adverse outdoor conditions.
Comprehension and application
Proficient reading, comprehension and application skills toward a diverse set of complicated tasks.
Be able to read and follow detailed verbal or written instruction.
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Elanco does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.
Job Description/Responsibilities:
Exhibits fill line competencies such as set-up, change over, individual PM performance and troubleshooting
Troubleshoot, repair and perform preventative maintenance of bioreactors, fermentors, capping machines, cell growth equipment and associated support equipment.
Implement metal work, sawing, welding, grinding, and filling.
The ability to perform detailed documentation of repair and preventive maintenance activities into a document detailing the problem, cause and remedy.
Troubleshoot, repair and perform preventative maintenance of bioreactors, fermentors, capping machines, cell growth equipment and associated support equipment.
Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts or equipment.
Furnish a complete set of hand tools.
Perform basic shop math and practical shop calculations with fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Provide basic measurements and measuring tools in either metric and/or US standard systems.
Implement metal work, sawing, welding, and grinding.
Demonstrate knowledge of basic AC/DC electricity and electronics, including 3-phase electrical systems to perform basic tasks involving electricity and electronics.
Independently perform methods of measuring current, voltage, resistance, simple OHMS law calculations, and reading both electrical and mechanical schematics.
Proceed independently without direct supervision.
Perform general housekeeping to maintain the cleanliness of work areas
Use a computer to keep accurate and complete records, meeting cGMP documentation practices.
Demonstrate an understanding of mechanical systems to allow effective and efficient troubleshooting.
Follow department standard operating procedures
Perform jobs of the lower grades as required.
Follow OSHA standards and lockout tag out procedures.
Follow Procedures for the handling of hazardous wastes
Ability to pass aseptic gowning
Preferred:
Additional education at vocational technical schools or colleges
Additional Information:- Working Environment & Exposures:
The working environment includes, but is not limited to: non-classified as well as classified GMP areas such as aseptic areas requiring sterile gowning, production process areas, and mechanical spaces.
Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status
