Maintenance Mechanic

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Clinton (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8-week parental leave

Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus

401K matching

Job summary

Elanco Clinton, IN, is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing operations and utilities in a GMP environment. You will perform advanced mechanical maintenance, troubleshoot complex equipment, and lead reliability improvements across industrial systems.

The role requires a minimum of 3+ years in industrial maintenance with a focus on mechanical systems and millwright work. 12-hour day shifts with day/night rotation in a Clinton site.

Qualifications

• Advanced mechanical troubleshooting and millwright expertise required.
• Experience driving equipment reliability improvements in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on manufacturing and utility equipment.
• Execute precision maintenance and millwright work including alignment, installation, and rebuilds.
• Ensure safety, GMP compliance, and accurate documentation of maintenance activities.
• Identify issues and drive continuous improvement to enhance reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams; mentor junior technicians.

Skills

Advanced mechanical troubleshooting

Millwright expertise

Equipment reliability improvements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial maintenance tools

Basic electrical/instrumentation

Job description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals! As 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. At Elanco, 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. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. 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. Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role

Senior Maintenance Technician As a Senior Maintenance Technician, you will be part of the maintenance team supporting manufacturing operations and utilities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient equipment performance within a GMP environment. In this role, you’ll be responsible for advanced mechanical troubleshooting, executing precision maintenance, and leading equipment reliability improvements across complex industrial systems.

Your Responsibilities

• Perform advanced mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on manufacturing and utility equipment (e.g., rotating equipment, piping systems, conveyors, and mechanical assemblies)
• Execute precision maintenance and millwright work including alignment, installation, and rebuild of industrial equipment
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, GMP standards, and accurate documentation of all maintenance activities
• Identify equipment issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and performance
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams, and support training/mentoring of junior technicians

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Required Experience: A minimum of 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience with strong emphasis on mechanical systems and millwright-type work in a manufacturing environment

Top 2 skills

• Advanced mechanical troubleshooting and precision maintenance/millwright expertise

Preferred qualifications

• Associate degree in industrial maintenance or related field
• Millwright experience including equipment installation, alignment, and rebuilds
• Experience across multiple crafts (machinist, pipefitter, basic electrical/instrumentation)
• Working knowledge of GMP and quality requirements in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Experience partnering with engineering on equipment improvements or reliability initiatives

Additional Information

• Location: Clinton, IN Manufacturing Site
• Work Schedule: Primary assignment on a 12-hour day shift, with day and night rotation.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks

• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Up to 6%
• 401K matching #LI-KG2

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Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ CSR framework – all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet. Learn more at www.elanco.com.