Maintenance Technician (Night shift)

Elanco · Elwood, KS

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Industry: Pharma & life sciences
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Elanco (pharma & life sciences) in Elwood, KS. , you’ll be responsible for advancing facility reliability, equipment uptime, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

Tools it names: FDA / GMP, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC, EHS / safety

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 31 other live reliability postings in Kansas.

Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

Team leadership 69%
✓ PLC 44%
Welding 34%
Root cause 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), EHS / safety, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

At a glance

Lifts up to 50 lbs

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This plant: Elanco in Elwood

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Responsibilities

◆Maintain and operate critical facility systems including boilers, AHUs, purified water systems, air compressors, and wastewater treatment.
◆Provide production support by maintaining and repairing tanks, mixers, pumps, sterilizers, filling equipment, and solids processing equipment.
◆Perform preventative maintenance (PM) tasks as instructed by the maintenance management system to ensure equipment longevity and compliance.
◆Execute all duties following SOPs , Quality Assurance guidelines, and safety programs including lockout/tagout, confined space, and fall protection.
◆Operate forklifts and personnel lifts while assisting in the construction and validation of the cGMP manufacturing facility.

to Succeed (minimum qualifications)

✓Education: High School Diploma or GED.
✓Experience: Broad knowledge of carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and HVAC maintenance and repair.
✓Skills: Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

✓Experience in pharmaceutical plant maintenance, calibration, and GMP documentation.
✓Proficiency with PLC (Programmed Logic Controller) troubleshooting, programming, and wiring.
✓Previous industrial plant safety training and experience utilizing a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
✓Willingness to obtain an EPA refrigerant certification.
✓Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a team.

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As a Maintenance Technician (Night Shift), you will be part of the Elwood facility team to deliver essential maintenance and operational support within a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) environment. In this role, you’ll be responsible for advancing facility reliability, equipment uptime, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards. All work must be completed to the highest standards with a focus on safety, quality, and good documentation practices.

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Other Information

•The position requires the employee to come to the site in Elwood, KS.
•This will be a 2-2-3 work schedule.
•This is a night shift, 12 hours, 5pm to 5:15am.
•Employees will be required to lift heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more
•Employees will be required to climb ladders and work on the rooftop of the building

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