Process Maintenance Technician I (Packaging)

Novo Nordisk; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and annual bonus

Paid time off

Health Insurance

Retirement plan 401K

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Awards

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Maintenance Technician to identify issues and support improving reliability of systems and equipment in the designated process. You will assist in operating the process, handling low to moderate complexity issues, and contribute to maintaining optimal uptime.

The role involves performing preventive and corrective maintenance, monitoring equipment performance, and following safety/environmental guidelines.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance or relevant field required.
• High School diploma/GED with 2 years maintenance experience acceptable.
• Knowledge of compressed air systems, electro-mechanical controls, electrical, mechanical, instrumentation or robotics.
• Experience with SAP, schematics, wiring diagrams and other technical documents.
• Computer literacy preferred.
• Support planning and execution of maintenance activities to ensure process performance.

Responsibilities

• Improve performance and reliability of process equipment.
• Restore function to equipment in a technically correct manner.
• Participate in Event Response and incident handling.
• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on assigned process.
• Operate, monitor, and control equipment, systems, and processes.
• Support reliability improvement projects.
• Assist in all aspects of process operations.
• Record and review production data in Batch Production Records (BPRs) and forms.
• Follow safety and environmental requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Safety

Education

Associate’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance or relevant field

High School diploma or GED with 2 years maintenance experience

Tools

SAP

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

Identify potential issues and support improvement of reliability of systems and equipment and minimize system and equipment downtime for the designated process. Assist in the operation of the assigned process supporting low to moderate complexity issues.

Relationships

Reports to Manager.

Essential Functions

• Actively improve performance & reliability of process equipment
• Restore function to equipment in an effective & technically correct manner
• Actively participate in & support Event Response
• Perform corrective & preventative maintenance on assigned process
• Operate, monitor, control equipment, systems & processes assigned
• Support & implement system/equipment reliability improvement projects
• Support & assist in all aspects of process operations
• Record & review production data in Batch Production Records (BPRs) & associated forms
• Follow all safety & 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 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

• Associate’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance or relevant field required
• In lieu of Associate’s Degree may consider a High School diploma (or GED) with minimum of two (2) years of equipment maintenance experience required, preferably in a pharmaceutical manufacturing or related industry
• Knowledgeable in the following systems: Compressed Air, Electro-Mechanical controls, Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation and/or robotics preferred
• Ability & experience with automated records systems such as SAP, schematics, wiring diagrams & other technical documents preferred
• Computer literacy preferred
• Support planning & execution of process functions & assist in coordination of planned & corrective maintenance activities to ensure successful process performance a plus

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.