Instrument Technician

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Position Overview:

This position provides Process Instrumentation maintenance support within Indy Parenteral 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 Preventative and Corrective maintenance on Process Instrumentation and Analytical Instrumentation, providing 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., transmitter 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.
• Diagnose basic electrical problems, to effect repairs and restore equipment/systems to operating condition (e.g., lighting circuits, 3-wire control circuits, 120V circuitry, heat tracing, motor resets, fuse changes, breaker resets, etc).
• Effectively troubleshoot 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 and analytical instrumentation support for the IQ/OQ part of projects.
• Perform basic and complex installations, preventive maintenance, and repairs on electronic and lab process instrumentation (e.g., HPLC’s, Climets, TOC, pH, and conductivity analyzers, etc.).
• Provide accurate, complete, and legible Work Order documentation on both paper copy (when required) and in GMARS.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED
• Minimum 3 Years of Maintenance or Manufacturing Experience
• Completion of Post Offer Exam, or Completion of Work Simulation if 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 degree or Technical Certificate in instrumentation or electrical skilled trade preferred.
• Experience within a regulated industry; FDA regulated industries preferred.
• Instrumentation or analytical tech experience in a regulatory environment 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 team environment.
• Track record of maintaining a neat and orderly work area (good housekeeping)
• 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 and be expected to perform in various areas within the Parenteral Site
• 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.
• The probability of working in confined spaces and Aseptic environments is also present in the Parenteral Plant.
• This is a 10-hour (4) day shift job (6:15 A.M. - 4:45 P.M.) Monday thru Thursday or Tuesday through Friday. Schedule could change due to business needs for additional coverage during Shutdowns, training and peak vacation times.

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