Maintenance Mechanic
Eli Lilly and Company
Summary
Provide maintenance expertise to service, repair, and maintain process and utility equipment such as vial washing machines, sterilization tunnels, capping/sealing equipment, filling equipment, conveyor systems, vision inspection machines, laser marking systems, robotics, and other pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment currently in service.
Job description
Responsibilities
Provide maintenance expertise to service, repair, and maintain process and utility equipment such as vial washing machines, sterilization tunnels, capping/sealing equipment, filling equipment, conveyor systems, vision inspection machines, laser marking systems, robotics, and other pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment currently in service.
Understand the needs and requirements of customers; work effectively with customers, handle customer questions with tact and understanding while displaying good customer service.
Key Objectives/Deliverables
- Improve equipment uptime, line efficiency, and increase overall equipment effectiveness in a production environment by condition monitoring, troubleshooting, and assisting in engineering changes.
- Possess a good mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and repair equipment while following departmental rules and regulations.
- Work with safety as a primary focus and abide by applicable safety procedures and practices.
- Develop a good working knowledge of the production line and how it impacts and interacts with upstream and downstream equipment.
- Assist in the setup and/or changeover of production line equipment.
- Understand the critical features and parameters associated with the processes.
- Quickly and accurately diagnose the root cause of a problem and implement the proper corrective actions to minimize downtime.
- Accurately document the actions taken to repair the equipment.
- Assist in areas outside of primary responsibility and learn other skills as required.
Additional Information
Nights 12 hour shift 3-2-2-3 5:45pm – 6am (12 hour). Overtime may be required during shutdowns, emergency situations, or periods of heavy workloads. Work in and around potentially dangerous and hazardous equipment, powders, liquids and gases. Safety is paramount. Some allergens are present at some plant sites. Fit for duty test is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED
- Minimum 2 years of maintenance or manufacturing experience
- Completion of Post Offer Exam, or Completion of Work Simulation if applicable
- Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
- Must be able to speak, read and write English at a sufficient level to communicate technical and business information effectively
- Must be able to effectively use business software programs such as GMARS, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite
- Must be able to effectively work in a team environment
- Ability to work with or around equipment, climb ladders and stairs, and use PPE
- Familiar with set-up and operation of a lathe, mill, surface grinder, and drill press
- Ability to read and interpret shop prints in a machine shop setting
- Good, all-around hands-on experience with repair of equipment
- Industrial electrical experience using VOM and Amprobe meters for basic motor control troubleshooting
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Pension
- Vacation benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription drug benefits
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Death benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Fitness benefits
- Employee clubs and activities
Company overview
Eli Lilly and Company, commonly known as Lilly, is a leading American multinational pharmaceutical corporation headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 1876 by Colonel Eli Lilly, the company has grown into one of the world's most valuable pharmaceutical enterprises, with operations in approximately 125 countries. Lilly specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative medicines across multiple therapeutic areas, including diabetes, oncology, neuroscience, immunology, and cardiometabolic diseases. The company is renowned for its groundbreaking work in insulin production, having been the first to mass-produce insulin and later developing the first commercially available insulin product in the U.S. Lilly's current portfolio includes blockbuster medications such as Mounjaro and Zepbound (tirzepatide) for diabetes and obesity, Trulicity (dulaglutide) for type 2 diabetes, Verzenio (abemaciclib) for breast cancer, and Taltz (ixekizumab) for autoimmune conditions. With approximately 47,000 employees worldwide, Lilly maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing heavily in scientific innovation to address some of the world's most significant health challenges. The company operates with a mission to make life better for people around the world through the discovery and delivery of innovative medicines.