Sr. Maintenance/Calibration Technician (2nd Shift) - $3,000 Sign-on Bonus

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 35,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription benefits are effective on your first day of employment
• Paid vacation- starting annually at 120 hours (prorated based on start date)
• $3,000 sign-on bonus

For 140 years, Lilly has manufactured medicines that improve people’s lives around the world. We produce our medicines using some of the most sophisticated manufacturing technologies and rigorous quality standards. Lilly Manufacturing strives for excellence in its process, standards, procedures and behaviors to develop medicines with safety first and quality always

Lilly employees embrace Operational Excellence in everything we do, to achieve our mission of Making Medicine with Safety First & Quality Always; following our common purpose under TEAM Lilly and our Manufacturing Standards under the strict code of conduct guided by our Red Book assuring data integrity in all we do in order to deliver a reliable supply of medicine for people around the world.

Position Brand Description:

This position is responsible for performing and documenting the required maintenance and monitoring of manufacturing systems and equipment at the Branchburg manufacturing location, Building BB50. The required duties include execution of Preventative and Corrective/General/Emergency maintenance on the manufacturing mechanical systems (autoclaves, glassware washers, bioreactors, TFF skid, chromatography skids, vessels, etc.), calibration of associated instruments, installation of new equipment and general plumbing, and electrical work, operation of the BB50 HVAC and BMS systems, and other duties as assigned. The position is required to perform the listed duties to minimize equipment downtime, support projects, and ensure that the needs of the internal customers are met. All work is to be in compliance with cGMPs, safety and environmental requirements, and the Facility Maintenance Program. The objective of this position is to work with other facilities, manufacturing, and lab personnel to help the company and all its personnel reach their goals and provide a safe, clean and efficient environment.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

Manage for Results /Strategic Planning:

• System troubleshooting on all problems as they occur on equipment including but not limited to Incubators, Cold Rooms/Freezers, Bioreactors, TFF skids, Chrom skids, Manufacturing Tanks/Mixers, CIP skids, Autoclaves, Glassware Washers and other equipment in the BB50 Manufacturing areas. The individual must be fully knowledgeable and understand all aspects of equipment operation.
• Able to troubleshoot and determine best course of action to provide RCA and corrective requirements on equipment/instrumentation and systems.
• Able to perform PM and/or PMCal independently and technical troubleshooting on advanced equipment and systems.
• Gains support of customers, technicians and supervisors to eliminate roadblocks and drive process improvements.
• Completes tasks and associated documentation following all cGMP’s requirements. Serve as a mentor and teaches other technicians.
• Acts as LOTO Lead.
• Accurately troubleshoots using technical tools and expertise to identify and order the correct parts "Right the First Time."
• Engages with customers and engineers, exchanging information and knowledge to improve the process or system.
• Participates on a Safety Team.
• Maintain 100% compliant training records in Success Factors for all required training.
• Perform all aspects of the position by following cGMP’s and all Safety and environmental regulations.
• Provide 24-hour emergency response as required.
• Coordinate outside contractors and ensure contractors are properly trained and the training is documented before any work is performed.
• Monitor overall job environmental, health and safety aspects and understands the risks and liabilities associated with various facilities maintenance and repair activities. Must be able to recognize hazard conditions, take appropriate workplace safety measures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment to suit work environment.

Basic Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, with 2 years vocational, industrial, trade school OR apprentice program experience; or equivalent industry experience.
• 4 - 8 years mechanical hands-on experience.

Additional Preferences:

• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. and to climb a ladder.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, both written and verbally. Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Experience in a cGMP environment preferred.

Other Information: 

• Travel not required.
• Lifting required (NTM 50 lbs. without assistance).
• Required to be on call.
• 2nd shift roles are eligible for shift premium. The calibration focused shift is Wednesday to Saturday, 2pm - 12:30am; The facilities focused shift is Sunday to Wednesday, 2pm - 12:30pm.

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As a condition of employment with Eli Lilly and Company and its subsidiaries in the United States and Puerto Rico, you must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination satisfactory to the company (subject to applicable law). 

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