Production Maintenance Mechanic – 2nd Shift (Monday-Friday 3:00pm-11:30pm)

Elanco • Fort Dodge, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Production Maintenance Mechanic, you will be part of the 5th Street Maintenance team supporting reliable operation of high-speed packaging and fill line equipment across a complex manufacturing campus. In this role, you will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain critical production systems to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient equipment performance while supporting continuous manufacturing operations. This is a 2nd Shift position, Monday-Friday, 3:00pm-11:30pm.

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

Benefits

• Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status

What This Job Offers

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