Senior Specialist - Setup Mechanic

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

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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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Your Role: Senior Specialist – Setup Mechanic

As a Senior Specialist – Setup Mechanic, you will provide technical leadership and maintenance support on the production floor to ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient packaging operations.

In this role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting packaging equipment, leading changeovers and maintenance activities, analyzing packaging performance data, and driving continuous improvement efforts that reduce variability and improve operational performance.

Your Responsibilities:


* Lead packaging equipment setup, changeovers, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities to support safe and reliable operations.


* Analyze in-process packaging data, investigate equipment and packaging events, and participate in root cause investigations to reduce variability and improve performance.


* Support continuous improvement initiatives through review of procedures, change controls, deviation investigations, and implementation of packaging enhancements.


* Serve as a technical mentor and lead trainer for operators and team members while providing coverage for operational leadership as needed.


* Promote compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and GMP requirements while coaching others on best practices.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate Degree in a Technical discipline preferred.


* Required Experience: Experience supporting manufacturing or packaging operations with equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement activities.


* Top 2 Skills: Strong packaging equipment troubleshooting skills; Mechanical and electrical maintenance expertise with a solid understanding of GMP requirements.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):


* Experience with thermoforming and cartoning packaging equipment.


* Experience troubleshooting vacuum systems, labeling systems, and vision systems.


* Experience performing routine, corrective, and preventative maintenance activities and associated documentation....