Technician 1, Utility Maintenance

Position Overview

Utility Maintenance 1 performs corrective maintenance, routine maintenance, and preventative maintenance on plant utility equipment following Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), completed work orders, daily logs and forms following Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) documentation practices and quality standards in a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing plant. The corresponding utilities include high-pressure steam boilers, process wastewater treatment, chillers, water purification systems (water softening and carbon bed filtration, reverse osmosis, deionization equipment, sanitary pumps, and associated equipment), compressed air and dryers, and chilled water.

Company Overview

FUJIFILM 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:

Job Description

What You'll Do

• Plans and performs preventative maintenance and repairs on Utility related equipment.
• Assists with developing and implementing preventative maintenance plans to minimize equipment downtime.
• Maintains accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Assists with evaluating and recommending new equipment for purchases and upgrades.
• Collaborates with other departments to identify and address cross-functional issues.
• Assists with managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts for maintenance services and equipment purchases.
• Assists in performing lock out tag out (LOTO) to complete maintenance activities, as required.
• Assists with preventive maintenance on clean and black utility systems.
• Performs routine checks of Tank farm and all support buildings, including the central utility building.
• Performs basic troubleshooting on clean and black utility systems.
• Partners with other teams in Utility Operators.
• Assists with root cause investigations.
• Follows standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols to ensure compliance with safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) quality standards.
• Adheres to all safety requirements and follows safe work practices.
• Notifies management or Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) when unsafe conditions or hazards are found.
• Attends all required safety and health training.
• Supports site operations and emergency work orders during off-hours, as needed.
• Performs spare parts assessments, as required.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Kills, or Abilities

• Effective communication, both written and oral.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office or other computer software.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of standard maintenance tools and equipment.
• Must be able to support 24/7 manufacturing facility, including shift, on-call and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 1-2 years of maintenance experience.
• Experience using mechanical, electrical, or other relevant systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical engineering or a related field.
• Prior maintenance experience in a manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required on a regular basis to:

• Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection.
• May work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program.
• Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck.
• Ability to discern audible cues.
• Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color.
• Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, up to 12 hours.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time, up to 12 hours.
• Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include writs, hands and/or fingers.
• Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools.
• Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 33 pounds.
• Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18" to 60" in height, and use twisting motions.
• Will work in warm/cold environments, 0-115F range.
• Will work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Will work in small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Will work in heights greater than 4 feet.

To 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 Information

Fujifilm 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 Information

If 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 ([email protected]).