Maintenance Technician I

Novo Nordisk•Durham, NC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to improve systems and equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and support operations for assigned processes. This role is crucial for maintaining the functionality of pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, specifically the Emerging Technologies - Solid Dosage Forms US facility in Durham, NC, which produces oral treatments for type 2 diabetes. The technician will follow all safety and environmental requirements, interpret technical data, and document maintenance activities in SAP. They will also collaborate with process owners, engineers, and manufacturing personnel to troubleshoot and improve equipment performance. The position offers opportunities for growth and development within the maintenance team.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in relevant field or equivalent military/industry training, which includes a thorough understanding of mechanical, electrical & control systems required
Minimum of one (1) year of relevant work experience required

Nice To Haves

Regulated industry & solid dose manufacturing experience preferred
Ability to read, write & understand technical documentation, SOP’s, Maintenance Plans, PM’s, work orders preferred
Understanding of schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs & other technical documentation preferred
Computer literacy preferred
Experience with automated record systems such as SAP preferred
Experience in planning/organizing work, managing execution, checking results & revising the work plan in accordance with the daily work plan a plus

Responsibilities

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
Interpret mechanical & electrical specifications, drawings & other technical data sheets
Work rotating shifts, night shifts, extended shifts and/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
Other accountabilities, as assigned.