Maintenance Technician; Night Shift

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.
At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

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Maintenance Technician. Will perform maintenance duties within a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) facility. All work needs to be completed with the highest standards. Safety, Quality and good documentation practices are a must.

• facility maintenance and operation of all equipment including boilers, air handling units, exhaust fans, dust collectors, purified water system, air compressors, air dryers, wastewater treatment, refrigerators and plumbing fixtures.

• Responsible for production support and maintenance on production equipment such as tanks, mixers, reactors, pumps, filters, washers, sterilizers, filling equipment and solids processing equipment.

• Assisting in the construction and validation of a cGMP manufacturing facility.

• Person will perform preventative maintenance on all equipment as instructed by the maintenance management system.

• Person will be fully trained in the occupational safety and health programs including lock out tag out, confined space and fall protection.

• Education :
  High School Diploma or GED

• Experience
  : 1+ years relevant experience/education

• Ability to operate a forklift and personnel lift, A broad knowledge of carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and HVAC maintenance and repair. Must be willing to obtain an EPA refrigerant certification. Have the ability to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task in a fast-paced environment as well as strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate and work with a team.

• Experience in pharmaceutical plant maintenance and calibration.

• Experience with PLC (Programmed Logic Controller) troubleshooting, programing and wiring.

• Experience with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) manufacturing maintenance and documentation.

• Previous industrial plant safety training is preferred.

• Previous experience with utilizing a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) is preferred

• Travel: >5%

• Location:
  
  Elwood, Kansas
  - Onsite

• Monday through Friday during business hours with occasional weekend/holiday work as required.

• There will be days when the employee is required to work longer than 8 hours depending on workload.

• Employee will be required to lift heavy loads of 50 lbs or more

• Employee will be required to climb ladders and work on the rooftop of the building

• 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 position.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown under recognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Multiple relocation packages

• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)

• 8-week parental leave

• 9 Employee Resource Groups

• Annual bonus offering

• Flexible work arrangements

• Up to 6% 401K matching

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