The Utility Maintenance Apprentice role is an engaging, hands-on position focused on assisting the Utility Maintenance and Maintenance team with the upkeep, troubleshooting, and repair of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) equipment. Under the supervision of management or senior technicians and engineers, the apprentice acquires knowledge of the critical dependencies necessary for the smooth operation of equipment, ensuring pharmaceutical processes are conducted efficiently and meet strict quality standards. The apprenticeship program offers thorough training and skill development in technical domains and GMP standards within a highly regulated environment.
Company OverviewFUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we’ll open North America’s largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof.
We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let’s transform healthcare together!
Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh’s thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity.
Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers
What You’ll Do
Learns to diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues in GMP equipment to maintain operational efficiency and minimize downtimeAssists in the maintenance and repair of equipment, including mixers, blenders, pumps, and filtration systems while ensuring compliance with GMP standards and regulatory requirementsPerforms preventive maintenance routines, under supervision, and learns how to conduct inspections, identify potential issues, and perform corrective actions to extend equipment life and maintain reliabilitySupports the Maintenance team with calibration activities and adjustments to equipment, as needed to ensure the equipment operates within defined parameters for quality and safetyAssists with logging and maintaining maintenance activities while gaining experience with industry-standard and company documentation practices and regulatory guidelinesAdheres to all safety procedures, GMP, and quality standards, and learns to work in a cleanroom environment with a focus on contamination controlCollaborates cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to understand the role of GMP in maintenance and maintaining product quality and complianceParticipates in on-the-job training, technical workshops, or other relevant certification programs to expand technical skills and knowledge of process maintenance in the pharmaceutical industryPerforms other duties, as assignedKnowledge & Skills
Willingness to learn new skills and techniquesAbility to focus on accuracy and attention to detail to maintain high-quality standardsAbility to think analytically and solve problems in a structured mannerAbility to approach technical problems logically and learn troubleshooting techniquesEffective communication, both written and oralAbility to document maintenance work and collaborate with team membersAbility to lift and move heavy equipment, work in confined spaces, and stand for extended periods of timeMust be able to work Monday-Friday and may require weekend work to meet Manufacturing needsRequired Skills
High school diploma or equivalent0-1 years of maintenance experienceStrong interest in learning about the pharmaceutical manufacturing process and facility utility maintenancePreferred Skills
Associate’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Applied Engineering or another relevant fieldEnrollment in or completion of a technical or vocational training program in industrial maintenance, mechanical engineering, or related fieldWorking Conditions & Physical Requirements
Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protectionMay work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation programWill work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial TruckAbility to discern audible cuesAbility to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing colorAbility to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc.Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time - up to 240 minutesAbility to sit for prolonged periods of time - up to 240 minutesAbility to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands and/or fingersAbility to operate machinery and/or power toolsAbility to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 33 poundsAbility to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motionsWill work in warm/cold environmentsWill work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and windWill work in small and/or enclosed spacesWill work in heights greater than 4 feetTo all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
EEO InformationFujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.
ADA InformationIf you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (FDBN_PNC@fujifilm.com).
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