Maintenance Technician I - General

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• Maintenance Technician I - General
• Facility: Engineering & Technical
• Location: Clayton, NC, US

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 on assigned process, reduce system/equipment downtime on assigned process & support operation of assigned process.

Relationships

Reports to Manager / Supervisor, Maintenance

Essential Functions

Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties

Follow Standard Operating Procedures in performance of assigned duties

• Support the development & establishment of maintenance procedures, maintenance plans & spare parts lists for processes assigned
• Perform corrective & preventative maintenance on assigned process in a timely manner
• Ability to interpret mechanical & electrical specifications, drawings & other technical data sheets
• Ability to work rotating shifts, night shifts, extended shifts, &/or weekends
• Ensure all maintenance activities are correctly documented in SAP
• Partner with process owners to actively improve performance & reliability of process equipment
• Contribute to growth & development of the maintenance team by training fellow technicians in areas of expertise as well as learning new systems
• Use Systematic Problem Solving (SPS) tools to establish Root Cause Analysis & resolve equipment issues
• Suggest practical changes or improvements to equipment & department work practices
• Collaborate with Responsible Engineers & Manufacturing personnel to troubleshoot equipment problems

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 color 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 relevant field or equivalent military/industry training, which includes a thorough understanding of mechanical, electrical & control systems required
• This is a NIGHT shift role with required standard hours between 6-6am (12 hour shifts working,2 days then 3 days off, then 3 days followed by 2 days off).
• 1-5 years of relevant work experience required
• Knowledgeable in one or more Process Areas listed above preferred

Experience with automated records systems such as SAP preferred

• Proficiency in reading schematics, wiring diagrams & other technical documents. Computer literacy preferred
• Experience in planning/organizing work, managing execution, checking results & revising the work plan in accordance with the daily work plan a plus

• Demonstrates a systematic approach to problem solving & troubleshooting.
• Supports & actively participates in event response activities for the process.
• Documents problems & works to bring them rapidly to solution 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.

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