Technician- Lead Feeder
Lilly
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 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.
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$21.27 - $46.88
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.
Organization Overview:
At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.
Position Overview:
As a Feeder Technician/Mechanic, you will provide maintenance support for Lilly manufacturing sites, focused on equipment uptime and reliability. You will work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality Control, and various other groups to troubleshoot, maintain, and perform Corrective and Preventative maintenance on feed systems, machinery and equipment used in our manufacturing operations, and provide project support on production equipment.
Responsibilities:
• This role is expected to improve equipment uptime, line efficiency, and increase overall equipment effectiveness in a production environment by condition monitoring, troubleshooting, and assisting in engineering changes.
• Must possess a good mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and repair equipment while, following departmental rules and regulations.
• Must be willing to work with safety as a primary focus and abide by applicable safety procedures and practices.
• Troubleshoot the root causes of feed system/machine problems (e.g., feed system jams, low feed rates, performance changes in vibratory drives, excessive vibration, or temperature, abnormal noises, and poor performance).
• Knowledgeable in plastic injection molded components, part design related to injection molding and feed systems (e.g. high-shot/low-shot molds, mold flash).
• General understanding of Lilly feed system GUR’s.
• Understanding of manufacturing assembly equipment fabrication.
• Perform repairs, adjust equipment including but not limited to disassembly, setting tolerances, equipment alignment, resetting running surface heights, elevator belt replacement, etc.
• Setup equipment to design specifications (e.g., timing, leveling, alignment)
• Strong communication skills needed to communicate with internal manufacturing customers and external vendors (feeding vendors, original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers, etc. related to bulk feeding systems).
• Must have the ability to diagnose the root cause of a problem and implement the proper corrective actions to minimize downtime quickly and accurately.
• Must accurately document the actions taken to repair the equipment.
• Willing to assist in areas outside of their primary responsibility and learn other skills, as required.
Basic Qualifications:
• High school diploma/GED
• Minimum 5 Years of Vibratory Feed Systems experience
• Must be able to speak, read and write English at a sufficient level to communicate technical and business information effectively.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position
Additional Skills/Preferences:
• Feed System (Maintenance) Service Technician Experience
• Must possess a working knowledge of vibratory drive units US and European equipment, conveyors, inline and air tracks.
• Must possess a working knowledge of feed system fundamentals in electronic controllers (e.g., amplitude, frequency, soft start, soft stop, accelerometers, and sensor functionality).
• Proficient in all forms of part feeding technology including US and European equipment.
• Sheet metal fabrication experience
• Working knowledge of various surface finishes on vibratory Feed systems
• Strong welding background with stainless steel and aluminum
• Must be able to effectively use business software programs, such as, GMARS, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, and other required software programs.
• Must be able to effectively work in a team environment.
• Physical considerations include the ability to work with or around equipment, climb ladders and stairs and use PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Good, all-around hands-on experience with repair of equipment.
• Production machine maintenance or machine shop experience.
Additional Information:
• Day shift
• Overtime may be required during shutdowns, emergency situations, or periods of heavy workloads.
• The feeder technician / mechanic will work in and around potentially dangerous and hazardous equipment, powders, liquids, and gases. Safety is paramount for this position.
• Some allergens are present at some plant sites. Mobility requirements and exposure to allergens should be considered when applying for this position. Fit for duty test is required.
Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly USA, LLC and our wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively “Lilly”) are committed to help individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at Lilly, please email Lilly Human Resources ( Lilly_Recruiting_Compliance@lists.lilly.com ) for further assistance. Please note This email address is intended for use only to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.
Lilly 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.
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.
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).
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.
Lilly 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.
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.
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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