Expert Maintenance Technician - Lilly Medicine Foundry

BioSpace; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits package

Growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician at our Indianapolis area facility. You will oversee maintenance across Utilities, Tank Farm, Warehouses and admin areas, leading a team of mechanics to maximize uptime while ensuring GMP compliance.

You will perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and instrumentation issues, and maintain detailed work orders and equipment history. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in a multi-craft maintenance role within a pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; no visa sponsorship.
• Preferred: Associate’s degree or technical degree or certification; 10 years experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Lead a team of mechanics and technicians to maximize equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and instrumentation issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and asset history.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Instrumentation knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree or technical degree or certification

High school diploma

Tools

CMMS Maximo

Work Order systems

Job description

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

Organization And Position Overview

Lilly recently announced a $4.5 billion investment to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center for advanced manufacturing and drug development. The first-ever facility of its kind, combining research and manufacturing in a single location, the Medicine Foundry will allow Lilly to further develop innovative solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and increase capacity for clinical trial medicines, while also reducing costs and environmental impact.

The Lead Maintenance Technician is a multi-craft maintenance position that requires expertise in various mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines. The Lead Technician will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of manufacturing and facilities equipment throughout the site, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime supporting the Utilities, Tank Farm, Warehouses, facilities and admin areas at the Foundry. This role involves performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to ensure the facility operates efficiently and complies with all regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety: Conduct daily activities with a safety-first mindset. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies during all maintenance activities.
• Compliance: Complete all work in a timely manner and in accordance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) procedures.
• Documentation: Complete all documentation associated with daily maintenance activities, including work order completion and post maintenance documentation.
• Communication: Responsible for passing off vital information to all appropriate parties related to critical equipment issues both through oral and written communication methods.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, including leading a team of mechanics and technicians in performing preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Possess strong aptitude to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues to ensure continuous operation of production lines.
• Lead in the execution of maintenance procedures to maximize equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify and resolve equipment-related issues.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment history, and spare parts inventory.
• Provide training and guidance to team members to enhance their technical skills and knowledge.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and reduce maintenance costs.
• Champion for support of planning and scheduling including feedback to planners for continuous improvement.
• Willingness to volunteer and support committees/teams outside of primary role (safety, continuous improvement…etc.)
• Common Equipment the Lead Mechanic will be responsible for:
  • Process pumps (centrifugal, positive displacement, and turbine pumps) include troubleshooting, dismantling and reassembly.
  • Boilers, Air compressors, softeners, heat exchangers, including troubleshooting, maintenance and reassembly.
  • HVAC Equipment, Including troubleshooting, maintenance and reassembly.
  • General maintenance and repairs within Facilities admin spaces

Basic Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a multi-craft maintenance role within a pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment.
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.

Additional Preferences

• Associate’s degree or technical degree or certification in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a multi-craft maintenance role within a pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment.
• Proficient use of CMMS (Maximo) and other Work Order systems.
• Proficient use of electronic devices, smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Proven leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

Additional Information

• Initial location at Lilly Technology Center, Indianapolis, or Parkwood West, Carmel, Indiana. Permanent location in Lebanon, IN.
• This role will start as an 8-hour, Monday–Friday position and will later transition to a 12-hour day shift on a 2-3-3-2 schedule.
• Tasks require entering manufacturing areas which require wearing appropriate PPE.
• May be required to provide support outside of normal working hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$21.27 - $41.25

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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