Maintenance Technician III

Interested in a career that matters?

Join us as our new Maintenance Technician III

The Maintenance Technician III is a senior-level role responsible for performing advanced maintenance and repair of production equipment, and infrastructure. This position requires comprehensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and includes oversight of junior technicians, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

In this role you'll make an impact by:

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on Production equipment: Pumps, motors, gearbox, Mechanical seal, laser alignment and other complex equipment.

• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and determine corrective actions using technical manuals, schematics, and testing instruments.

• Monitor, calibrate, and maintain critical systems such as Pumps, motors, gearbox, Mechanical seal, laser alignment and other complex equipment.

• Train and mentor lower-level maintenance staff and provide technical guidance as needed.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and other safety regulations.

• Assist in developing preventive maintenance schedules and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to emergency maintenance issues and 12hr shifts nights and weekends.

• Operate forklifts, lifts, and other specialized equipment safely.

To succeed you must:

• Have a High school diploma or GED (required), technical school or associate degree preferred.

• Have a minimum 8-10 years of experience in industrial or facilities maintenance, with expertise in one or more technical trades (e.g., Welding, electrical, or mechanical.

• Possess strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.

• Have the ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.

• Be proficient with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).

• Have excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.

Location: Franklinton, North Carolina (On-site)

Application deadline: March 25, 2026

Expected pay range: $26-$35/hour

Benefits you will enjoy:

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution

• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance

• Healthcare savings account option with generous employer contribution

• Employee assistance program

• 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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