Maintenance Technician III

Novonesis; Franklinton (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in biosolutions is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to perform advanced maintenance and repair of production equipment. This mid-senior level role requires comprehensive knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems and involves oversight of junior technicians, compliance with safety standards, and maintenance of critical systems.

Benefits

401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution

Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time

Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance

Healthcare savings account option with generous employer contribution

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

All benefits begin on your first day

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in industrial or facilities maintenance.
• Expertise in one or more technical trades (e.g., Welding, electrical, mechanical).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Train and mentor lower-level maintenance staff.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and EPA safety regulations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Diagnostic skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED required

Technical school or associate degree preferred

Tools

CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)

Job description

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Are you ready for a new beginning?

We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Are you ready for a new beginning?

We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We’re here to better our world with biology.

Join us as our new Maintenance Technician III

The Maintenance Technician III is a senior-level role responsible for performing advanced maintenance and repair of production equipment, and infrastructure. This position requires comprehensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and includes oversight of junior technicians, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

In This Role You'll Make An Impact By

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on Production equipment: Pumps, motors, gearbox, Mechanical seal, laser alignment and other complex equipment.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and determine corrective actions using technical manuals, schematics, and testing instruments.
• Monitor, calibrate, and maintain critical systems such as Pumps, motors, gearbox, Mechanical seal, laser alignment and other complex equipment.
• Train and mentor lower-level maintenance staff and provide technical guidance as needed.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and other safety regulations.
• Assist in developing preventive maintenance schedules and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to emergency maintenance issues and 12hr shifts nights and weekends.
• Operate forklifts, lifts, and other specialized equipment safely.
  
  

To Succeed You Must

• Possess a High school diploma or GED required, technical school or associate degree preferred.
• Have a minimum 8–10 years of experience in industrial or facilities maintenance, with expertise in one or more technical trades (e.g., Welding, electrical, or mechanical.
• Possess strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• Have the ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Be proficient with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
• Have excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
  
  

Location: Franklinton, North Carolina

Application deadline: June 10, 2025

Benefits You Will Enjoy

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• Healthcare savings account option with generous employer contribution
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• All benefits begin on your first day
  
  

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV.

Novonesis is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, or veteran status.

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Job function

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