Maintenance Apprentice

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Our Earn to Learn Program opens doors to rewarding careers at Elanco for individuals without prior work experience or a 4-year degree. Apprentices will gain hands-on experience, formal training at Iowa Central Community College, and personalized mentoring—preparing them for success and full-time opportunities with Elanco upon program completion.

Are you looking for a great career opportunity that allows you to earn full-time wages while working towards an Associate Degree and Technical Certificate within skilled trades? Our program is a nationally registered Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program available to recent high school graduates, skilled trades vocational students and people looking for a new career with great potential for the future.

Your Role: Maintenance Apprentice

As a Maintenance Apprentice, you will provide maintenance mechanical support on all manufacturing and mechanical equipment within Operations and Utilities.

The ‘Earn to Learn’ Manufacturing Program

• Earn an Associate Degree and Technical Certification in the industrial mechanics field, while gaining valuable on-the-job experience
• Earn competitive wages both for time working and coursework
• Education is paid for in conjunction with the company or through federal or state grants
• You will have great benefits such as health insurance, paid time off and a 401K savings plan
• Build skills that are in high demand and are also useful in your personal life
• We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)

• High School diploma or GED
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to perform activities including walking, bending, lifting, and confined space entry
• Ability to work in adverse outdoor conditions
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Elanco does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position

Additional Information:

• Location: Fort Dodge, Iowa Manufacturing Site
• The apprenticeship will last for 3 years, beginning in August 2026.
• This position is a part of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1846.

Application Process & Timeline:

• Application Deadline: June 1, 2026
• Interviews & Selection: After June 1, selected applicants will be contacted for interviews.
• Start Date: Apprenticeship positions will begin on August 24, 2026 (Targeted Start)

Why Work at Fort Dodge?

Elanco Fort Dodge, a vital manufacturing hub, offers a dynamic environment for highly trained, multi-skilled mechanics. Our facility, spanning 335 acres with over 25 buildings, specializes in maintaining high-speed packaging and filling equipment for a diverse portfolio of animal health products. Join a team committed to precision in a highly regulated setting, where you'll engage in critical preventive and corrective maintenance, respond to equipment issues, and benefit from extensive cross-training opportunities across various production lines.

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