What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Mechanic - Weekends position at Novozymes (part of Novonesis)?
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Our Maintenance team plays a critical role in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations across the facility. As a Maintenance Technician, you will help keep production equipment, utilities, and facility infrastructure running smoothly. You'll support a team committed to safety, precision, and continuous improvement-contributing directly to compliant and uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
As a Maintenance Technician, you will maintain essential equipment and utilities through preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, and support continuous improvement efforts. Your work reduces downtime, improves reliability, and ensures we maintain high operational and safety standards.
Your key responsibilities in this rolePerform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, machinery, and cGMP utility systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical).
Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues quickly and effectively.
Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement lasting solutions.
Support site efficiency improvements and costsaving initiatives.
Manage inventory of spare parts and maintenance supplies.
Coordinate work with contractors and external vendors.
Follow required safety procedures, including LOTO and PPE use.
Respond to emergencies such as critical equipment failures or power disruptions.
Complete all maintenance documentation in compliance with cGMP and SOP requirements.
Track maintenance metrics (KPIs) and equipment performance.
Train team members and support equipment setup or startup activities.
Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
Handson experience with mechanical and electrical systems.
Proficiency with motors, pumps, sensors, and core maintenance techniques (lubrication, alignment, machining).
Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Strong safety mindset and positive attitude.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problemsolving skills.
Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
3 years of experience in FDAregulated industries (pharma, food, etc.).
Certifications such as OSHA, EPA Refrigerant Handling, or electrician's license.
Knowledge of PLCs, GMP requirements, and structured problemsolving methodologies.
A team culture built on collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Opportunities for skill development and crosstraining.
A safe, supportive working environment where craftsmanship and reliability are valued.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Work may involve confined spaces, heights, or changing environmental conditions.
Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and oncall rotations, as needed.
$30-$35 an hour based on experience
401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation
12 holidays
2 weeks of Wellness Time
Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
Healthcare Savings Account (HSA) option
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
All benefits begin on your first day
Our purpose guides the way
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.
Opportunities for everyone
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.
We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.
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Salary : $30 - $35