Maintenance Technician (Day 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.

We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

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.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: Maintenance Technician

The 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.

Your Responsibilities:


* Responsible for 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 of production equipment such as tanks, mixers, reactors, pumps, filters, washers, sterilizers, filling equipment and solids processing equipment


* Assists in the construction and validation of a cGMP manufacturing facility


* Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment as instructed by the maintenance management system


* Responsible for training on all applicable SOP’s per Quality Assurance guidelines.

Fully trained in the occupational safety and health programs including lock out tag out, confined space and fall protection

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications):


* High School diploma or GED


* Broad knowledge of carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and HVAC maintenance and repair


* Willing to obtain an EPA refrigerant certification


* Required to operate a forklift and personnel lift. 

What Will Give You the Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):


* 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

Additional Information:


* The position requires the employee to come to the site in Elwood, KS.


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