Industrial Utilities Maintenance Technician I (DAYS)

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance – effective day one

401K with company match 8%

Paid holidays and parental leave

Tuition Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Awards

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Maintenance Technician to improve systems and equipment reliability across multiple production areas. You will support operations, reduce downtime, and ensure compliant maintenance practices across aseptic and solid dosage processes.

The role requires experience with mechanical, electrical, and control systems, plus proficiency with SAP/CMMS and documentation in batch records. A strong team player who can adapt to rotating shifts is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with focus on mechanical/electrical/control systems.
• Experience in mechanical, electrical, and/or control systems with troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with SAP/CMMS or electronic batch records is preferred.
• Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams; proficient in basic computer literacy.
• Strong planning, organizing, and problem-solving abilities; able to revise work plans as needed.
• Experience with production utility systems such as purified water, process air, steam, HVAC, and waste systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in plant shutdown planning and execution.
• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on assigned processes.
• Manage individual training plan.
• Document maintenance activities in SAP/CMMS and communicate in shift turnover reports.
• Operate, monitor, and control equipment and processes.
• Collaborate with process owners to improve performance and reliability.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and proper housekeeping.
• Develop and maintain maintenance procedures, plans, and spare parts lists.
• Support learning of new systems and technologies.
• Work rotating shifts, night shifts, extended shifts, and weekends.
• Follow safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Mechanical electrical control systems

Reading schematics diagrams

Computer literacy

Problem solving troubleshooting

Planning/organizing work

Electronic batch records BMS FMS

Production utility systems knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in relevant field

High School Diploma/GED + 3 years experience

Tools

SAP/CMMS

Job description

About the Department

You will be joining Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx), which is responsible for all major expansion activities within aseptic production, solid dosage forms, finished products, fill & finish warehousing, and QC across all production areas in Product Supply. The area is anchored in Product Supply, Quality & IT, which globally employ approx. 20,000 of Novo Nordisk’s 50,000 employees.

FFEx is a newly established and growing area with the responsibility to design, plan, and build all new aseptic filling capacity across Novo Nordisk to serve the needs of millions of patients. We do it by rethinking our production facilities with the use of modern technology, as we are setting the standards for the aseptic production of the future. Facilities designed today which we will still be proud of 20 years from now. FF Expansions has a global approach, where you will be working with multiple sites and cultures across the world.

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

Improve systems & equipment reliability, reduce downtime and support operations for assigned processes across all specialties.

Relationships

Reports to Manager/ Supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Participate in plant Shutdown planning & execution
• Perform corrective & preventative maintenance on assigned process in a timely manner
• Manage individual training plan
• Assure that all Maintenance activities are documented in SAP & communicated in the shift turnover reports
• Operate, monitor & control equipment, systems & processes as assigned
• Partner with process owners to actively improve performance & reliability of process equipment
• Perform routine cleaning and maintain good housekeeping for assigned areas
• Support the development & establishment of maintenance procedures, maintenance plans & spare parts lists for processes assigned
• Contribute to your future growth & development by learning new systems
• Ability to work rotating shifts, night shifts, extended shifts, &/or weekends
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other duties, 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 colour 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 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

• Associate's degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited university require
• Minimum one (1) year of experience and knowledge in mechanical, electrical and/or control systems required
• May consider a High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of three (3) years of experience and knowledge of mechanical, electrical and/or control systems required
• Experience with automated records systems such as SAP/CMMS preferred
• Proficiency in reading schematics, wiring diagrams & other technical documents preferred
• Computer literacy preferred
• Experience in planning/organizing work, checking results & revising the work plan in accordance with the daily work plan a plus
• Demonstrate a systematic approach to problem solving & troubleshooting. Support & actively participate in event response activities for the process. Documents problems & works to bring them rapidly to solution Preferred
• Technician: Ability to work with electronic batch records, automated process equipment and/or BMS and FMS systems preferred
• Proficient in the operation and design production utility systems such as: purified water, process air, chemical storage, process waste systems, chilled water, clean and dirty steam, high pressure air, vacuum, air handling equipment preferred
• Knowledgeable of Compressed air, Plant steam, Vacuum, Chilled Water, RO/ Pretreatment water systems 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.