Senior Specialist – Setup Mechanic

Elanco; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeklong shutdowns mid-summer and year-end

8-week parental leave

Annual bonus offering

Up to 6% 401K matching

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Senior Specialist – Setup Mechanic in Clinton, Iowa. In this role, you will provide technical leadership on the production floor, ensuring reliable and efficient packaging operations. Responsibilities include troubleshooting packaging equipment, leading changeovers, and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical expertise, experience in manufacturing operations, and a commitment to compliance with quality and safety standards. Elanco offers a comprehensive benefits package including a generous 401K match and parental leave.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting manufacturing or packaging operations with troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Ability to promote compliance with safety and GMP requirements.
• Experience with thermoforming and cartoning packaging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging equipment setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.
• Analyze in-process packaging data and participate in root cause investigations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and coaching of team members.

Skills

Strong packaging equipment troubleshooting skills

Mechanical and electrical maintenance expertise

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree in a Technical discipline

Tools

SAP CMMS

Microsoft Office applications

PI Historian

Veeva

DeltaV

Job description

Your Role: Senior Specialist – Setup Mechanic

As a Senior Specialist – Setup Mechanic, you will provide technical leadership and maintenance support on the production floor to ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient packaging operations. In this role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting packaging equipment, leading changeovers and maintenance activities, analyzing packaging performance data, and driving continuous improvement efforts that reduce variability and improve operational performance.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead packaging equipment setup, changeovers, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities to support safe and reliable operations.
• Analyze in-process packaging data, investigate equipment and packaging events, and participate in root cause investigations to reduce variability and improve performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through review of procedures, change controls, deviation investigations, and implementation of packaging enhancements.
• Serve as a technical mentor and lead trainer for operators and team members while providing coverage for operational leadership as needed.
• Promote compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and GMP requirements while coaching others on best practices.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate Degree in a Technical discipline preferred.
• Required Experience: Experience supporting manufacturing or packaging operations with equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement activities.
• Top 2 Skills: Strong packaging equipment troubleshooting skills; Mechanical and electrical maintenance expertise with a solid understanding of GMP requirements.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):

• Experience with thermoforming and cartoning packaging equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting vacuum systems, labeling systems, and vision systems.
• Experience performing routine, corrective, and preventative maintenance activities and associated documentation.
• Proficiency with manufacturing systems such as PI Historian, Veeva, DeltaV, SAP CMMS, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Reliability, Automation, and Technical Services teams.

Additional Information:

• Travel: Minimal (<5%) for training and equipment factory acceptance testing.
• 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.
• Other: Overtime may be required to support operational coverage and production demands.

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 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.