Mechanic – Maintenance IAPI

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Summary

As a Mechanic at the IAPI site, you will provide general maintenance support with a focus on equipment uptime and reliability. You will partner closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to troubleshoot, maintain, and perform corrective and preventive maintenance on the machinery and equipment that power our manufacturing operations. You will also provide project support for production and utility-related equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Repair and overhaul basic equipment (e.g., gearboxes, pumps, blowers, fans, drives).

Repair and overhaul complex equipment, including disassembly, setting tolerances, alignment, and timing resets (e.g., air compressors, vacuum pumps).

Remove, precision-repair, and reinstall equipment such as compressors and vacuum pumps.

Set up equipment to design specifications (e.g., timing, leveling, alignment).

Operate precision alignment tools, including laser alignment equipment.

Perform preventive maintenance inspections and repairs, and document any additional repairs needed.

Maintain and perform preventive maintenance on shop and safety equipment (e.g., tools, machinery, confined space equipment).

Troubleshoot root causes of equipment issues (e.g., excessive vibration or temperature, bearing failures, abnormal noises, poor performance).

Lubricate machinery and rolling stock throughout the plant, including removing and replacing machine guards (e.g., production equipment, fans, ventilation equipment).

Inspect and repair process fluid hoses (e.g., verify grounding, replace fittings, hydrotest).

Operate rigging equipment (e.g., chain hoists, jib cranes, slings, chains) to remove or install equipment such as tanks, agitators, condensers, and heat exchangers.

Provide accurate, complete, and legible work order documentation, on paper when required and in the GMARS system.

Basic Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum 2-year relevant experience, (education may be substituted for experience with manager discretion)

Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.

Additional Skills/Preferences

Associate’s degree or technical certificate in a mechanical discipline, or equivalent experience (applicable military training may be accepted as an alternative)

Maintenance experience in a manufacturing production environment or related field (preferred)

Experience in a regulated industry, ideally FDA-regulated (preferred)

Ability to speak, read, and write English well enough to communicate technical and business information effectively

Demonstrated skill in troubleshooting equipment failures

Ability to follow written procedures when performing maintenance activities

Strong documentation practices and written and verbal communication skills

Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment, working safely, and supporting all HSE corporate and site goals

Familiarity with the setup and operation of maintenance shop hand tools and equipment (machining and welding skills a plus)

Ability to read and interpret mechanical prints and schematics

Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborative environment

Willingness to work outside your craft as needed

Ability to deliver quality work without close supervision

Proficiency with a CMMS (e.g., Maximo) or other work order tracking system

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Additional Information

Day shift position (3 on, 3 off, 12-hour shifts)

Overtime may be required during shutdowns, emergencies, or periods of heavy workload.

This role may work in and around potentially hazardous equipment, powders, liquids, and gases. Safety is paramount.

Working safely is a condition of employment. You must be able to comply with all building gowning and SOP requirements.

US travel is 5% or less.

Some allergens are present at certain plant sites. Please consider mobility requirements and potential allergen exposure when applying.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

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Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

$21.63 - $42.31

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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