Industrial Maintenance Apprentice - SDF

BioSpace; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

14 holidays per year

Health insurance from day one

8% 401K company match

Parental & family leave

Job summary

Novo Nordisk invites students enrolled in Durham Technical Community College or a related program to join its part-time Industrial Maintenance Apprenticeship in Durham, NC. You will learn to operate, maintain and improve production systems under supervision, contributing to reliability and reduced downtime while gaining hands-on experience with SAP documentation and SPS problem-solving methods.

The program emphasizes safety, SOP adherence, and practical optimization of equipment and processes,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Active enrollment in an appropriate post-secondary educational program related to industrial maintenance is required.
• Maintaining active enrollment in the program is a condition of participation in the Novo Nordisk Apprenticeship Program.

Responsibilities

• > Follow all safety & environmental requirements.
• > Learn to follow SOPs in performance of duties.
• > Participate in maintenance procedures, plans & spare parts lists under supervision.
• > Observe & learn preventive & corrective maintenance.
• > Interpret mechanical & electrical specs and drawings.
• > Document maintenance in SAP.
• > Use SPS tools for root cause analysis and problem solving.
• > Suggest practical improvements to equipment and work practices.
• > Other accountabilities as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Planning/organizing

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Active enrollment in post-secondary industrial maintenance program

Tools

MS Office

Hand & power tools

Job description

About The Department

For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world. In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Emerging Technologies -Solid Dosage Forms US facility in Durham, NC is a 194,000 square foot tableting and packaging facility that supports the production of our innovative oral treatments for patients with type 2 diabetes. SDF maintains a curious and pioneering spirit, harmonious with our growing pipeline of new products and emerging technologies.

What We Offer You

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.

The Position

Part‑time position for selected students enrolled in Durham Technical Community College (DTCC), or a comparable post‑secondary education institution’s educational program(s), directly related to industrial maintenance. Industrial Maintenance Apprentices will be offered the opportunity to learn, under direct supervision, how to: Operate, maintain & improve industrial production systems & equipment reliability. Reduce system/equipment downtime and Support operation of assigned processes.

Relationships

Report to Senior Project Manager, OFP.

Essential Functions

• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Learn to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in performance of duties
• Under direct supervision, participate in the support, development & establishment of maintenance procedures, maintenance plans & spare parts lists for processes assigned
• Observe & learn how to perform corrective & preventative maintenance
• Learn how to interpret mechanical & electrical specifications, drawings & other technical data sheets
• Learn how all maintenance activities are correctly documented in SAP
• Learn how maintenance contributes to performance improvement & reliability of process equipment
• Learn how to use Systematic Problem Solving (SPS) tools to establish Root Cause Analysis & resolve equipment issues. Experience hands‑on opportunities to work with responsible engineers & manufacturing personnel to troubleshoot equipment problems
• Suggest practical changes or improvements to equipment & department work practices
• Other accountabilities, as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions
• Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands
• Ability to be on feet for up to a 12‑hour shift
• May require corrected vision to 20/25 based on role
• May require color vision based on role
• Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder
• May be required to work at elevated heights
• Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials
• May be required to wear latex gloves
• Occasionally performs critical job functions in extremely cold work environments
• Occasionally positions oneself within confined spaces for inspection, repair & maintenance of equipment
• Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection
• Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions
• Able to pass a driving exam for powered industrial trucks
• Does not require a valid driver’s license

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• Current enrollment in an appropriate post‑secondary educational program directly related to industrial maintenance required
• Maintaining active enrollment, in good standing, in the post‑secondary educational program related to industrial maintenance is a condition of participation in the Novo Nordisk Apprenticeship Program required
• Experience in planning/organizing work, managing execution, checking results & revising work plans a plus
• Basic computer literacy, including the ability to work with MS Office applications like Word & Excel requiredDemonstrated mechanical aptitude & demonstrated skill in the use of small hand & power tools, mechanical equipment & materials applicable to industrial maintenance & pharmaceutical production preferred
• Demonstrates a systematic approach to problem solving & troubleshooting required

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long‑term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.