Manufacturing Facilities Technician

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Job Title: Manufacturing Facilities Technician
Location: Kansas City, KS, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Elanco
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Technician
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) - it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We're driven by our vision of 'Food and Companionship Enriching Life' and our approach to sustainability - the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ - to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you'll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals' lives better makes life better - join our team today!

Your Role: Manufacturing Facilities Technician

Join our team as a Manufacturing Facilities Technician and play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our cutting-edge manufacturing equipment and utility systems. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with engineering and production teams, implement improvements, and grow your skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. With a focus on safety, efficiency, and continuous development, this position offers a great opportunity for career growth and professional advancement.

Your Responsibilities:

Perform regular and preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment and systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with company standards and regulations for safety and efficiency.
Monitor and control facility utilities, including HVAC, compressed air, and water systems.
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify and implement improvements for utility systems, trouble shooting and repairing as needed.
Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair work.
Participate in training and development opportunities to maintain current knowledge in the field.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

Education: Candidates should have either a technical degree in Engineering, Science, or related field, or at least 3+ years of practical experience in utilities and manufacturing services.
Experience: Prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with knowledge of utility systems, including HVAC, compressed air, and water systems and ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

Knowledge of safety standards and GMP compliance requirements in healthcare environment.
SAP, ERP experience
Managing vendors

Additional Information:

Work flexibility to adjust to operation hours.
Travel: less than 10%
Location: Elanco Manufacturing Site (Lenexa and Overland Park locations)

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

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Job Post Date: 04/02/25