Maintenance/Calibration Technician

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 & Calibration Technician

The Maintenance/Calibration Technician will perform maintenance/calibration 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:


* Operate and maintain all facility equipment, including boilers, HVAC systems, purified water systems, air compressors/dryers, wastewater treatment, refrigeration, and plumbing, as well as production equipment such as tanks, mixers, reactors, pumps, filters, washers, sterilizers, fillers, and solids processing machinery.


* Assist in the construction and validation of a cGMP manufacturing facility, including managing and implementing the site calibration program.


* Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment according to the maintenance management system and perform specific instrument calibrations (temperature, pressure, flow) while documenting within the calibration system.


* Procure and direct outside contractors for specialized activities such as validations, calibrations, filter certifications, and lab instrument certifications.

Serve as a key administrator for the building management system.


* Adhere to all applicable SOPs and complete training in occupational safety and health programs (including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and fall protection).

Responsible for training others on applicable SOPs.

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

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
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