Process Maintenance Technician I- Nights

At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world. In North Carolina, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing (PS AM) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At PS AM, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals passionate about their work.

About the role

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

Responsibilities

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

Physical Requirements

• Moves equipment and/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions
• Routinely operates and 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 and/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, and 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

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 a minimum of two (2) years of equipment maintenance experience, 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 and experience with automated records systems such as SAP, schematics, wiring diagrams, and other technical documents preferred
• Computer literacy preferred
• Support planning and execution of process functions and assist in coordination of planned and corrective maintenance activities to ensure successful process performance a plus

Benefits

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

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all job applicants.