Industrial Maintenance Apprentice - SDF

Novo Nordisk; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pay and annual performance bonus

Generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays

Health insurance effective day one

401K contributions with company match option

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is offering a part-time position in Durham, North Carolina for Industrial Maintenance Apprentices enrolled in relevant educational programs. Apprentices will learn to operate and maintain industrial production systems under supervision.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and be actively enrolled in a suitable post-secondary program. The role includes physical requirements such as moving equipment and working in various environments while following safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must maintain active enrollment in good standing in the apprenticeship program.
• Experience in planning and organizing work is a plus.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of maintenance procedures and plans.
• Learn to perform corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Observe how to document maintenance activities in SAP.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer literacy

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma

Enrolled in post-secondary program related to industrial maintenance

Tools

MS Office (Word & Excel)

Small hand & power tools

Job description

Benefits

• 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 and 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition assistance
• Life & disability insurance
• Employee referral awards

Position

Part‑time position for selected students enrolled in Durham Technical Community College (DTCC), or a comparable post‑secondary institution's educational program(s), directly related to industrial maintenance.

Industrial Maintenance Apprentices will learn, under direct supervision, how to: operate, maintain & improve industrial production systems & equipment reliability; reduce system/equipment downtime; support operation of assigned processes.

Relationships

Report to Senior Project Manager, OFP.

Essential Functions

• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in performance of duties.
• Under direct supervision, support the development and establishment of maintenance procedures, maintenance plans & spare parts lists for assigned processes.
• Observe and learn how to perform corrective & preventive 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

Move equipment & supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions.

Routinely operate & inspect manufacturing equipment using hands; be on feet for up to a 12-hour shift.

May require corrected vision to 20/25 and color vision; may require wearing latex gloves; work occasionally at elevated heights or within confined spaces; may work in outdoor weather or extremely cold environments.

Ability to pass a driving exam for powered industrial trucks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Current enrollment in an appropriate post‑secondary educational program directly related to industrial maintenance.
• Maintaining active enrollment in good standing is a condition of participation in the Novo Nordisk Apprenticeship Program.
• 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 such as Word & Excel.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and 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.

EEO Statement

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.

Accommodation

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.