Maintenance Technician

US01 Elanco US Inc.; Clinton (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8-week parental leave

9 Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus offering Up to 6%

401K matching

Job summary

Elanco Clinton Laboratories is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team and ensure high-quality equipment reliability in a GMP facility.

You will perform mechanical rebuilds, troubleshoot unreliable equipment, and maintain GMP documentation in SAP. The role requires hands-on precision maintenance and collaboration with engineering for reliability projects, with a focus on safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Education: High school degree or equivalent level of experience.
• Experience: Industrial maintenance with mechanical troubleshooting and precision practices; rebuild shop equipment (lathe, mill).
• Knowledge: Bearings, fit, tolerance, clearances, and mechanical fasteners.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision maintenance and rebuild tasks using shop equipment with safety and PPE adherence.
• Lead mechanical troubleshooting efforts and collaborate with engineering on reliability projects.
• Maintain GMP documentation in the CMMS (SAP) including asset swaps and work notes.
• Support operations to ensure timely job completion and participate in training others on procedures.
• Maintain 100% completion of learning plans and participate in performance management processes.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Precision maintenance

Reading engineering drawings

Bearing knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lathe

Milling

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

Maintenance Technician

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be part of the manufacturing team to deliver high-quality equipment reliability and precision maintenance. In this role, you'll be responsible for executing mechanical rebuilds, troubleshooting unreliable equipment, and maintaining compliance within a GMP manufacturing facility.

Your Responsibilities

• Execute precision maintenance and rebuild tasks using shop equipment such as lathes and mills while adhering to strict safety and PPE policies.
• Lead mechanical troubleshooting efforts and collaborate with engineering to implement equipment strategies and reliability projects.
• Maintain accurate GMP documentation, including asset swaps, notes for work performed, and updates to engineering manuals within the CMMS (SAP) system.
• Foster a positive working culture through effective communication and partnerships with operations to ensure jobs are carried to completion and supported during start-up.
• Support site compliance and personal development by maintaining 100% completion of learning plans and actively participating in the performance management process.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Education: High school degree or equivalent level of experience.
• Experience: Proven experience in industrial maintenance with a focus on mechanical troubleshooting and precision practices. Mastery of rebuild shop equipment (lathe, mill); technical knowledge of bearings, fit, tolerance, clearances, and mechanical fasteners.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• Associate degree related to industrial maintenance.
• Previous experience in local trades or specialized industrial maintenance roles.
• Proficient in reading and modifying mechanical drawings and engineering prints.
• Ability to organize and lead training for other mechanics on precision maintenance procedures.

Additional Information

Location: Clinton Laboratories – Clinton, IN.

Schedule: 12-hour rotating swing shift (nights/days); schedule may be adjusted based on business needs and could include nights. Overtime may be required to support operational coverage and production demands.

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

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose!

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

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.

Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job-related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.

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.