Apprentice Automation Technician Jobs in Raleigh, NC

The Technician 2, HVAC is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems/equipment. This role ensures these systems meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical manufacturing and storage environments. Additionally, this role is responsible for conducting regular inspections and preventative maintenance on HVAC/R systems to ensure they are operating within the required specifications.

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: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

What You’ll Do

• Performs routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance of the site’s heating, ventilation, air condition and refrigeration systems and equipment with limited supervision.
• Reports complex HVAC issues to senior technicians, management, or plant engineering.
• Oversees the installation of equipment, as required.
• Leads small projects related to HVAC systems and cold rooms.
• Provides recommendations to management to develop HVAC maintenance schedules.
• Mentors or provides training to HVAC technicians.
• Provides input to develop maintenance and repair plans for HVAC systems and equipment, including cold rooms.
• Follows all safety protocols and guidelines.
• Routinely tests and certifies HEPA filters to prescribed schedule.
• Assists with maintaining contracts with external vendors, as needed.
• Conducts work adhering to system air balancing activities under the guidance of senior technicians or management.
• Assists site functions to qualify and maintain production ventilation and equipment.
• Interacts with vendors or other departments, contractors, and disciplines to schedule repairs, maintenance, etc…
• Completes specialized training programs for HVAC systems.
• Works with Building Management Systems (BMS) monitoring program to trend and review specific data relating to HVAC systems.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with Utilities, Plant Engineering, and other support groups.
• Assists with revising and developing standard operating procedures (SOPs), as needed.
• Supports site operations and emergency work orders during off-hours, as needed.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and building automation systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of regulations and codes for HVAC work.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Effective communication, both written and oral.
• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of system air balancing activities required for clean room environments and pressure cascades.
• Must be able to support 24/7 manufacturing facility, including shift, on-call, and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2-4 years of experience in HVAC maintenance and repairs.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program or vocational training in HVAC.
• Universal Refrigerant Recovery Certification (EPA 608 Certification).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, applied engineering or another relevant field.
• Prior experience with industrial HVAC systems.
• Prior experience working in a GMP manufacturing environment.
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or equivalent work order management experience.
• Experience with troubleshooting and repairing refrigerant systems, and testing and certifying HEPA filters.
• HVAC/Refrigeration Certification.

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 conduct work that includes moving objects up to 33 lbs.
• 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 ranging from 0-110 F
• 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.

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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.

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 (FDBN_PNC@fujifilm.com).