Spare Parts Maintenance Technician I (1st/2nd Shift) (Clayton, NC, US)

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. 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 newer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Clayton, NC sits on 825,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art equipment, and houses the Fermentation, Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk’s innovative oral products.  At API, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.

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

Ensure the availability and control of spare parts necessary for the repair and maintenance of equipment, to include managing inventory, identifying parts, and ensuring timely delivery to support production and maintenance activities.

Relationships

Reports to Associate Manager, Manager.

Essential Functions

Participate in & support project work related to spare parts

Responsible for vendor communication & interactions

Utilize SAP for managing spare part inventory, movement, receipt & goods issue

Execute incoming material inspection process

Execute Lay-up program by performing preventative maintenance tasks on parts in storage

Pull & stage material as defined for planned maintenance

Return unused stock to proper stowage & inventory

Perform routine ABC inventory cycle counting process; report on accuracy & participate in investigations for discrepancies

Monitor common stock inventory & work with vendor on service procedures

Participate in optimizing parts storage for ease of retrieval & storage space utilization

Execute cLEAN principles & follow environmental, health & safety requirements

Operate forklift, hand-truck & other machinery to safely carry out the movement of materials

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 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 Supply Chain/Material Management or a related field  of study from an accredited university with a minimum of one (1) year of inventory control and warehouse/distribution experience required, preferably in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment

In lieu of an Associate’s degree with a minimum of one (1) year of experience, may consider a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of three (3) years of experience and knowledge in inventory control & warehouse/distribution required, preferably in pharmaceutical manufacturing environment

Experience in working with the SAP materials management module preferred

Proficiency and demonstrated competencies in the following areas: maintenance & repair, inventory control processes, staging procedures, and material handling skills/capability required

Attention to detail, ability to think critically & sequentially with proven time management skills preferred

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.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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