Instrument Tech A at Elanco in Clinton, Indiana

Job Description:

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Position Brand Description:  The maintenance instrument technician has the responsibility of maintaining building and equipment assets in Animal Health production areas so that the equipment is available on demand to the customer.  

Basic Requirements: 

• High School Diploma/GED


• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills


• Team player


• Motivated toward proactive maintenance


• Good troubleshooting skills, good organizational skills,


• Able to work independently and ability to perform in a safe and proficient manner.


• Technical aptitude and interest in both instrumentation and electrical equipment.


• Knowledge of industrial instrumentation equipment (i.e., pressure transmitter, flow control devices, transmitter control devices).


• Knowledge of industrial electrical equipment (variable frequency drives, digital control systems, Allen Bradley PLCs, Foxboro IA “fieldbus” instruments).


• Formal training and industrial maintenance experience desirable.


• Formal training will be a prerequisite for advancement.


• Craft level will be determined from experience and training, trouble shooting, diagnosing problems and print reading. 

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

Instrument Technicians/Maintenance Electricians (EL/PR) are multi-crafted craftspeople performing predictive/preventative work on electrical and instrumentation needs around the plant site.  This position will be responsible for PMs, removing, repairing and re-installing malfunctioning equipment per written or verbal instructions using manual & powered tools, testing equipment, performing work on low voltage electrical equipment, and knowledge of medium voltage switching.   

KRA #1:  Provide Safe Work Environment - Attends monthly safety meetings and actively participates in the development of action plans to eliminate our serious and minor accidents.  Always wears appropriate PPE.  Follows all safety policies and procedures and zero serious safety violations.  Maintains safe and neat work area.

KRA #2:  Personal Development - Maintain 100% current on ITP.  Develops Performance Management Plan objectives and actively participates in the Performance Management process.  Makes effort to sharpen craft skills and shares knowledge.  Shows interest in/is developing skills not necessarily part of their own craft.  Attends departmental training programs.  Makes efficient use of time.

KRA #3:  Satisfy Work Requirements - Flexible with work schedule for business reasons.  Starts and ends shift on time.  Is rarely absent.  Reasonable and flexible with breaks and lunches.  Knowledgeable in the use and care of tools.  Accountable for effective cross shift/functional communications.  Enters complete WO closing notes into MAXIMO.  Is a self-starter.

KRA #4:  Communication - Seeks out or creates partnerships with operations.  Communicates with customer prior to beginning work to understand and set customer expectations.  Carries job to completion including customer follow-up.

KRA #5:  Operates in Compliance with Regulations - Fully integrates QSOPs into daily operations and identifies and initiates changes that are needed.  Follows through and corrects discrepancies found in documentation, drawings, BOMs, etc.  

Additional Preferences: 

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.


• Safety minded and flexible with work schedule required.


• Associates degree

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