Industrial Maintenance Apprentice - SDF

Novo Nordisk

Durham, NC

Estimated pay: Est. $36–$41/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

About the Department For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes obesity. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world. In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Emerging Technologies -Solid Dosage Forms US facility in Durham, NC is a 194,000 square foot tableting and packaging facility that supports the production of our innovative oral treatments for patients with type 2 diabetes. SDF maintains a curious and pioneering spirit, harmonious with our growing pipeline of new products and emerging technologies. 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 Part-time position for selected students enrolled in Durham Technical Community College (DTCC), or a comparable post-secondary education institution's educational program(s), directly related to industrial maintenance. Industrial Maintenance Apprentices will be offered the opportunity to learn, under direct supervision, how to: Operate, maintain improve industrial production systems equipment reliability. Reduce system/equipment downtime and Support operation of assigned processes. Relationships Report to Senior Project Manager, OFP. Essential Functions Follow all safety environmental requirements in the performance of duties Learn to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in performance of duties Under direct supervision, participate in the support, development establishment of maintenance procedures, maintenance plans spare parts lists for processes assigned Observe learn how to perform corrective preventative maintenance Learn how to interpret mechanical electrical specifications, drawings other technical data sheets Learn how all maintenance activities are correctly documented in SAP Learn how maintenance contributes to performance improvement reliability of process equipment Learn how to use Systematic Problem Solving (SPS) tools to establish Root Cause Analysis resolve equipment issues. Experience hands-on opportunities to work with responsible engineers manufacturing personnel to troubleshoot equipment problems Suggest practical changes or improvements to equipment department work practices Other accountabilities, 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 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 drivers license. Qualifications High School Diploma required Current enrollment in an appropriate post-secondary educational program directly related to industrial maintenance required Maintaining active enrollment, in good standing, in the post-secondary educational program related to industrial maintenance is a condition of participation in the Novo Nordisk Apprenticeship Program required Experience in planning/organizing work, managing execution, checking results revising work plans a plus Basic computer literacy, including the ability to work with MS Office applications like Word Excel required Demonstrated mechanical aptitude demonstrated skill in the use of small hand power tools, mechanical equipment materials applicable to industrial maintenance pharmaceutical production preferred Demonstrates a systematic approach to problem solving troubleshooting required We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity