Technician - Maintenance at Elanco in Elwood, Kansas

Job Description:

As a leading global animal health company, Elanco delivers innovative products and services to improve the health of pets and farm animals around the world because we believe making animals' lives better, makes life better. Since 1954, we have provided solutions that support veterinarians, farmers and pet owners to advance our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life. Elanco's promise to employees: Together, we foster an inclusive culture where everyone can make a difference, encouraging ownership, growth and well-being.

Maintenance Technician will perform maintenance duties within a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) facility. All work needs to be completed with the highest standards. Safety, Quality and good documentation practices are a must.

Functions, Duties, Tasks:

• Hourly position who is responsible for facility maintenance and operation of all equipment including boilers, air handling units, exhaust fans, dust collectors, purified water system, air compressors, air dryers, wastewater treatment, refrigerators and plumbing fixtures


• Also responsible for production support and maintenance on production equipment such as tanks, mixers, reactors, pumps, filters, washers, sterilizers, filling equipment and solids processing equipment


• Person will be responsible for assisting in the construction and validation of a cGMP manufacturing facility


• Person will be required to operate a forklift and personnel lift. 


• Person will perform preventative maintenance on all equipment as instructed by the maintenance management system


• Person will be responsible for training on all applicable SOP’s per Quality Assurance guidelines


• Person will be fully trained in the occupational safety and health programs including lock out tag out, confined space and fall protection

Basic Minimum Requirements:

• Education requirement is high school diploma or GED

•  Person should have a broad knowledge of carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and HVAC maintenance and repair


• Person should also have or be willing to obtain an EPA refrigerant certification


• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task in a fast-paced environment


• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills


• Ability to communicate and work with a team



• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Elanco 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 (POE), Completion of Work Simulation (SIM) or Completion of Administrative Skills Testing if applicable.

Additional Preferences:

• Experience in pharmaceutical plant maintenance and calibration


• Experience with PLC (Programmed Logic Controller) troubleshooting, programing and wiring


• Experience with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) manufacturing maintenance and documentation


• Previous industrial plant safety training is preferred


• Previous experience with utilizing a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) is preferred

Other Information:

• The position requires the employee to come to the site in Elwood, KS Monday through Friday during business hours with occasional weekend/holiday work as required


• There will be days when the employee is required to work longer than 8 hours depending on workload


• Employee will be required to lift heavy loads of 50 lbs or more


• Employee will be required to climb ladders and work on the rooftop of the building

Notification of Drug testing and Background Checks

Elanco conducts urinalysis drug testing as a mandatory part of its pre-employment application and background check process after acceptance of a conditional offer of employment by an applicant. The drug testing will be conducted by a certified laboratory/testing service selected by Elanco, in accordance with the procedures required by applicable state and federal law. Additionally, Elanco requires successful completion of a urinalysis drug test if it has reasonable suspicion that an employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol which adversely affects or could adversely affect the employee's job performance as allowed by applicable law. Tested applicants will be given a copy of any positive test result. All test results shall be considered confidential and shall not be disclosed by Elanco, other than to those persons for whom such disclosure is necessary. Positive test results, or a refusal to consent to and participate in pre-employment drug testing, shall be grounds for denial of employment. Cooperation in scheduling the testing is important for processing an application for employment. By signing your acceptance to an offer of employment, you consent to be drug tested and acknowledge you have thoroughly read the foregoing notice and policy, and you understand and agree that in order to be considered for employment with Elanco, you will be required to comply with Elanco's drug testing policy. Elanco's background check requirements also include but are not limited to an acceptable criminal background check, educational verification, job history verification and motor vehicle report (if required to drive a company vehicle). If appropriate for the role, as outlined on the job posting, successful completion of Post Offer Exam, Work Simulation and/or Administrative Skills Testing may also be required.

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