As a leading global animal health company, Elanco delivers innovative products and services to improve the health of pets and farm animals around the world because we believe making animals' lives better, makes life better. Since 1954, we have provided solutions that support veterinarians, farmers and pet owners to advance our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life. Elanco's promise to employees: Together, we foster an inclusive culture where everyone can make a difference, encouraging ownership, growth and well-being.

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 Packaging/Fill Line Mechanics to maintain High Speed Packaging/Filling equipment.  Responsibilities also include training a diverse group of individuals, ensuring continued packaging/filling line equipment operations, immediate response to equipment issues, performing preventive and corrective maintenance procedures and cross training on other pieces of production equipment within the facilities.

Basic Qualifications:

• This position is 2nd Shift, Saturday thru Wednesday, 3 PM to 11:30 PM




• High School Diploma/GED




• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to train others. 




• Demonstrated ability to effectively convey information in an appropriate and effective manner.




• Ability to effectively lead, resolve conflict and function as a reliable point of contact specific to the equipment and systems overseen.




• Perform calculations and conversions involving weights, volumes, and percentages.




• 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.




• Demonstrated understanding of systems, equipment, and processes




• Demonstrated ability to set-up and troubleshoot equipment as required.




• Ability to perform activities including walking, bending, lifting, confined space entry, etc




• 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 Packaging/Fill line competencies such as set-up, change over, individual PM performance and troubleshooting.




• Troubleshoot, repair and perform preventative maintenance of packaging equipment, fill lines bioreactors, fermenters, 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 packaging equipment, fill lines, bioreactors, fermenters, capping machines, cell growth equipment and associated support equipment. 




• Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts or equipment.




• Provide basic measurements and measuring tools in either metric and/or US standard systems.




• 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.




• 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 OSHA standards and lockout tag out procedures.




• Follow Procedures for the handling of hazardous wastes.




• Ability to pass aseptic gowning.

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