Production Maintenance Mechanic – 3rd Shift (Monday-Friday 11:00pm-7:30am)

Elanco • Fort Dodge, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Elanco, 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 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. Elanco fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment where diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. This role is for a Production Maintenance Mechanic on the 3rd Shift, supporting the reliable operation of high-speed packaging and fill line equipment across a complex manufacturing campus. The mechanic will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain critical production systems to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient equipment performance while supporting continuous manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED required
• Maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical environment
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting aptitude
• Effective verbal/written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Additional education from vocational technical schools or colleges
• Experience maintaining high-speed packaging or fill line equipment in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of AC/DC electricity, 3-phase electrical systems, and ability to read electrical/mechanical schematics
• Experience with welding, grinding, fabrication, and shop math calculations
• Familiarity with GMP environments and electronic maintenance record systems

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on packaging/fill line equipment, capping machines, bioreactors, fermenters, and related support systems
• Perform equipment setup, changeovers, PM activities, and mechanical troubleshooting to minimize downtime and maintain production continuity
• Complete accurate electronic work orders and maintenance documentation in compliance with cGMP standards
• Support fabrication and repair work including welding, grinding, sawing, and metalwork as needed
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve equipment issues, train others, and maintain a safe, clean work environment following OSHA and lockout/tagout procedures

What This Job Offers

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