Instrument Technician

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Position Overview:

This position provides Process Instrumentation maintenance support within Indy Pharmaceutical Manufacturing. This position will focus on equipment uptime, calibration, and reliability. The applicant will work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality Control, Labs, and various other groups to troubleshoot, maintain, and perform Corrective and Preventative maintenance on Process Instrumentation and provide project support on production and utility related equipment.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

• Demonstrate a good process aptitude and application of skills in a variety of real-world process experiences (e.g., transmitters ranging from pressure, temperature, flow, PH, and level).
• Install/replace basic electrical equipment (e.g., switches, fuses, cables, circuit breakers, light fixtures, raceways, conduit, disconnects, temporary power) including sizing if necessary.
• Install/set-up/replace Instrument/electrical equipment (e.g., switches, transmitters, controllers, VFDs, various types of process instrumentation).
• Effectively diagnose basic electrical problems, to effect repairs and restore equipment/systems to operating condition (e.g., lighting circuits, 3-wire control circuits, 12/24V control circuits, 120V circuitry, heat tracing, motor resets, fuse changes, breaker resets, etc.).
• Effectively diagnose and troubleshoot complex electrical equipment from 24 VDC to 480 VAC to restore equipment/systems to operating condition.
• Operate basic electrical/pneumatic test equipment (e.g., flukes, signal generators, oscilloscopes, Amtek, MKS).
• Provide Process Instrumentation support for equipment qualification (IQ/OQ).
• Provide accurate, complete, and legible Work Order documentation on both paper copy (when required) and in CMMS work order system (GMARS).

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED
• Minimum 3 Years of maintenance or manufacturing experience or 3 Years of instrumentation or electrical experience
• Completion of Post Offer Exam, or Completion of Work Simulation, as applicable.
• 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:

• Associate's degree or Technical Certificate in Electrical / Automation / Instrumentation, or equivalent experience.
• Strong electrical knowledge, skills, and experience with a desire to learn and develop expertise in process instrumentation
• Experience within a regulated industry; FDA regulated industries preferred
• Ability to perform quality work without close supervision
• Proficiency in CMMS (e.g., GMARS), Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in providing a high-level of customer service
• Ability to follow written procedures while performing maintenance activities
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Track record of maintaining a neat and orderly work area (good housekeeping)
• One year of (Process) experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of troubleshooting process related equipment failures
• Good documentation practices and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Demonstrated record of maintaining a safe work environment, working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals.
• Willingness to work outside of your craft, as required

Additional Information:

• Individual must be able to comply with all building gowning and SOP requirements to perform tasks in various areas within the Parenteral Site.
• Some tasks will require working in confined spaces and/or Aseptic environments where Aseptic gowning is required.
• Must be willing to work overtime during peak periods (e.g. monthly shutdowns, etc.). Schedule could change due to business needs for additional coverage during Shutdowns, training, and peak vacation times.
• The applicant will be required to respond to off-hour or weekend call-in emergencies when necessary.
• US travel requirements are 5% or less.
• The mobility and exposure to allergens should be considered when applying for this position.

Shift Information:

• Manufacturing operates on many different shift schedules.

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

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.