Sr. Expert Welder

Position Brand Description

The Central Maintenance Shop provides sheet metal, plastic, welding, design, fabrication, and maintenance support for M&Q customers, including development research, manufacturing, utilities and administrative for all buildings.

This position is responsible for providing welding maintenance, repair, design and fabrication services for customer-owned and facilities support equipment.

• Weld and repair pressure vessel, utilizing a minimum of 8 GMAW semi‑auto, SMAW manual, GTAW manual, and GTAW automatic weld processes to maintain tank integrity and meet ASME codes.
• Weld and repair pipe and fittings required by pipe fitters and RAC mechanics, utilizing a minimum of 8 MIG, TIG, Stick, and Oxygen/Acetylene processes to maintain validation and integrity of water, steam, and air systems; support coil replacement for heating and cooling systems.
• Weld and repair production, research equipment and components, including non‑pressurized vessels and pots requiring GMP/GLP validation using MIG, TIG, Stick and Oxygen/Acetylene processes.
• Use specialized techniques to provide welding support for sheet metal fabrication and machining; assist other crafts and shops with basic sheet metal fabrication, such as boxes, frames, cages, racks, and panels.
• Apply electro‑polishing and mechanical polishing techniques to stainless steel piping, fittings, tubing, and tanks.
• Support and participate in root cause analysis and proactive asset management (PAM) and conduct of maintenance processes.
• Ensure a safe working environment by following safety rules and improving the safety culture.
• Work with engineers, production personnel, and customers to overcome assembly hurdles.
• Inspect finished components for dimensional accuracy, surface finish, uniformity, and quality.
• Make decisions under pressure and deliver assignments on schedule at best value.
• Think creatively and work well independently without much guidance.

• Use of data systems including Maximo, Workday and Lilly Now for work order time entry, safety manuals, MSDS sheets, training enrollment, and benefits information.
• Participate in the performance management process with immediate supervisor.
• Maintain a variety of welding certifications and assist others in achieving certifications.

• Minimum of 4 years of welding trade experience.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship.

• High School Graduate or GED.

• Full Time / Day Shift; some overtime required. Monday through Friday.
• Flex time may be available; this position requires response to off‑hour emergencies and overtime.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis; no visa sponsorship for U.S. employment status (including F‑1 CPT, F‑1 OPT, etc.).

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 per hour.

Full‑time employees are eligible for a company bonus, 401(k), pension, vacation benefits, medical, dental, vision, 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, employee clubs and activities).

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.