Technician - Utilities Maintenance

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Pleasant Prairie
Posted on: March 5, 2026

Job Description:

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. 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. Responsibilities The Utilities Maintenance Technician will join the Utilities, Facilities, and Project Engineering team to provide maintenance expertise at the Lilly Kenosha County (LKC) campus to service, repair, and maintain HVAC (GMP and Non-GMP) and Utilities systems, both GMP (PW, WFI, Clean Steam, Process Compressed Air, etc.) and non-GMP (Plant Steam, Chilled Water, Water, Waste Neutralization, Sewer, etc.) and the ancillary systems associated within their facilities. The Utilities Maintenance Technician is expected to understand the needs and requirements of the customer (Operations) and must be able to work effectively with customers, handle customer questions with tact and understanding while displaying good customer service. 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 machine problems (e.g., excessive vibration or temperature, bearing failures, abnormal noises, and poor performance). Perform repairs and overhaul equipment (e.g., gear boxes, pumps, blowers, fans, and drives) to include disassembly, setting tolerances, aligning, resetting timing (e.g., air compressors, vacuum pumps). Setup equipment to design specifications (e.g., timing, leveling, alignment). Operate precision alignment equipment (e.g., Rotalign, lasers, etc.) 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 in the CMMS program. Willing to assist in areas outside of their primary responsibility and learn other skills, as required. Basic Requirements High School Diploma / GED. Minimum 2 years of Automation experience. Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1 Additional Preferences Must be able to speak, read, and write English at a sufficient level to communicate technical and business information effectively. Must be able to effectively use business software programs, such as Maximo, 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). May be exposed to harsh weather conditions as part of the job. Good, all-around hands-on experience with repair of equipment. Use basic troubleshooting equipment such as multi-meters, calipers, etc. Additional Information The Utilities Maintenance Technician will work in and around potentially dangerous and hazardous equipment, powders, liquids, and gases. Safety is paramount for this position. 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 proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, 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 are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $21.27 - $41.25 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. WeAreLilly

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