Maintenance Mechanic

Eli Lilly and Company • Us, IN

12d

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic provides maintenance expertise to service, repair, and maintain process and utility equipment in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Equipment includes vial washing machines, sterilization tunnels, capping and sealing equipment, filling equipment, conveyor systems, vision inspection machines, laser marking systems, robotics, and other manufacturing equipment. The role works with production customers, responds to questions with tact and understanding, and provides effective customer service.

The mechanic supports equipment uptime, line efficiency, and overall equipment effectiveness through condition monitoring, troubleshooting, engineering change assistance, production-line setup and changeovers, and accurate repair documentation. The role requires understanding how production-line equipment interacts with upstream and downstream equipment and recognizing critical process features and parameters. Safety is a primary focus, and the mechanic may work around potentially hazardous equipment, powders, liquids, gases, and allergens.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of maintenance or manufacturing experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Lilly will not sponsor work authorization or visas for this role.
• Completion of a Post Offer Exam or, if applicable, a Work Simulation.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English sufficiently to communicate technical and business information effectively.
• Ability to use business software, including GMARS, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, and other required programs.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work with or around equipment, climb ladders and stairs, and use personal protective equipment.
• Ability to complete the required fit-for-duty test.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with setting up and operating a lathe, mill, surface grinder, and drill press.
• Ability to read and interpret shop prints in a machine shop setting.
• Well-rounded hands-on equipment repair experience.
• Industrial electrical experience using VOM (volt-ohm meter) and Amprobe meters for basic motor-control troubleshooting.
• Applicable military service training.
• Production machine maintenance or machine shop experience.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, and maintain process and utility equipment used in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Improve equipment uptime, line efficiency, and overall equipment effectiveness through condition monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Assist with engineering changes.
• Troubleshoot equipment, diagnose root causes, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Assist with production-line equipment setup and changeovers.
• Develop working knowledge of the production line and its interaction with upstream and downstream equipment.
• Understand critical process features and parameters.
• Accurately document actions taken to repair equipment.
• Work effectively with customers, respond to their questions tactfully, and provide good customer service.
• Follow departmental rules, regulations, and applicable safety procedures and practices.
• Assist in areas outside the primary responsibility and learn other skills as required.

Benefits

• Company bonus, depending in part on company and individual performance.
• Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k).
• Pension.
• Vacation benefits.
• Eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Flexible benefits, including healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and death benefits.
• Certain time-off and leave-of-absence benefits.
• Well-being benefits, including an employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED