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The Maintenance Tech is responsible for equipment maintenance strategy development, providing front line support to production processes, as well as, supporting area engineering initiatives, process improvements, and project implementation.  This position will require the development of expertise in production processes, verification requirements, and equipment controls system technologies.  The Maintenance Tech will ensure that equipment is maintained in a qualified state, can be operated safely, and maintenance is properly performed on the systems. 

 

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

Support Site Leadership to build a diverse and capable organization by delivering area equipment and maintenance procedures, quality processes and controls for the Device Assembly and Packaging areas.Assure that operational and maintenance procedures and practices reflect safety concerns.Perform activities in accordance with cGMPs and applicable procedures.Identify opportunities to improve quality using equipment performance data and by assuring maintenance is performed appropriately.Effectively communicate with all levels to ensure all projects and repairs are well planned and coordinated with minimal disruption to that area involved.Working with the process team, including engineers and operations personnel, participate in and sometimes lead development of equipment design, procedures, engineering studies, and maintenance practices that will enable the process to operate as required.Seek out and identify opportunities to improve equipment operational effectiveness and reliability.Provide technical support for process and engineering teams.Transfer knowledge of equipment capabilities and operational techniques to operators, engineering, and maintenance.Contractor and Vendor coordination.Provide leadership on manufacturing floor ensuring high level of safety, quality, and productivity to maintain reliable supply of products to patients.Technical leader:  Key resource for troubleshooting and functions as the primary point of contact for issue escalation from the shop floor.

 

Basic Requirements:

Associate's degree (or high school degree with equivalent work experience)Previous experience directly supporting highly automated manufacturing.Experience in GMP manufacturing environment.Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.Completion of Post Offer Exam or Completion of Work Simulation if applicable.

 

Additional Preferences:

Demonstrated Team contributor.Demonstrated ability to work safely.Strong equipment/process troubleshooting, documenting and reporting skills.Ability to understand automation, controls and electrical schematics.Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal)Basic computer skills (desktop software) are required.Previous experience with highly automated equipment (PLC/DCS/SCADA).Previous experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (GMARS – Maximo)

 

Additional Information:

Ability to wear safety equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes, protective gloves etc.)Role will be responsible to work 12-hour shifts on nights (2-2-3 schedule).Competitive premium pay for night and weekend shifts.

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