Lilly Posted June 18, 2026

Production Line Mechanic

Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America FULL_TIME
Manufacturing & CMC

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About this opportunity

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.

In this role, the production line mechanic provides general maintenance support for the LP2 site, focused on equipment uptime and reliability in the clean suites.  The Line Mechanic works closely with Production, Engineering, Quality Control, and various other groups to troubleshoot, maintain, and perform Corrective and Preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment used in manufacturing operations, and provides project support on production and utility related equipment.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment, leading safety initiatives, and working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals.

Perform preventative maintenance inspections/repairs and document additional repairs needed.

Daily operations performed in controlled cleanroom environment with full gowning requirements/procedures in compliance of GMP standards.

Remove/ repair / adjust/ install assemblies (e.g., pumps, agitators) using manual and powered tools.

Inspect and adjust equipment (e.g., valves, mixer motors, agitators, torque wrenches, crimping tools, PSV’s PSE’s and drives).

Troubleshoot root cause of machine problems (e.g., excessive vibration or temperature, abnormal noises, and poor performance).

Provide accurate, complete, and detailed Work Order documentation on both paper copy (when required) and in CMMS system.

Maintains 100% compliance with self-study training requirements.

Communicate effectively with operations supervisors on any process problems.

Lay out/measure/fabricate and install short sections of pipe necessary to make repairs.

Repair/replace corroded, damaged, or plugged pipe including screwed, and flanged.

Fabricate Parts (e.g., brackets, stands, guards, insulation boxes) using shop equipment.

Ability to read and interpret mechanical & electrical prints/schematics

Basic Requirements:

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Experience: 5-7 years of mechanical and electrical maintenance experience in GMP-regulated cleanroom environments.

Certifications: N/A

Licenses: Valid Driver's License

Required Skills Testing: N/A

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 Skills/Preferences:

Associate’s degree or Technical Certificate in a mechanical discipline, or equivalent experience Applicable military service training may be an acceptable alternative.

Demonstrated ability to work safely in a participative, team-oriented environment.

Experience working with Robotics

Knowledge of parenteral equipment and manufacturing operations.

Low voltage/electrical troubleshooting under 1000 V

Influential leadership skills with the ability to mentor and work independently while adapting to changing priorities.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Expertise in production processes, equipment, CMMS, and troubleshooting.

Familiarity with HOLD/MAP processes, change control, and observation investigations.

Ability to follow written procedures, read/interpret mechanical and electrical prints/schematics.

Familiarity with maintenance, shop tools and equipment (machining and welding capability a plus).

Willingness to work outside primary craft as required.

Experience in equipment/process troubleshooting and relevant GMP manufacturing.

Additional Information:

Position Location: US: Lebanon IN LP2

Travel Percentage (%): Shift Information: 10 Hour days, 4-days per week (M-F), day off per week can vary

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared. The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job description. For GMP purposes, the job description should be updated for significant changes. As always, you should consult with your supervisor regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the 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 - $45.48

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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Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Manufacturing & CMC role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 1527 comparable Manufacturing & CMC roles across 125 biopharma companies.

1527Comparable roles tracked
1434Currently active
125Companies hiring similar roles
44Countries represented

Salary context

455 of 1527 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject $21/hr – $45/hr (≈ $44,242–$94,598/yr)
Lowest disclosed · Senior Scientist II – CMC Developmental Sciences · AbbVie $0/hr – $0/hr (≈ $0–$0/yr)
Peer group range $0 – $540,400 (median $140,000)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 1527 comparable roles

United States781
India104
Germany74
Singapore67
France64
Ireland54

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Seniority mix

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Senior251
Manager165
Principal79
Associate68
Director64
Associate Director44
Senior Director21
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc8
Executive/VP5

Therapeutic area mix

7 of 1527 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Vaccines & Infectious Disease6
Oncology1

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