Description
GSK's Utilities Technician Apprentice Program offers high school graduates and first-year college students the opportunity to begin their career while studying towards their associate degree. As a Utilities Technician apprentice, you will assist with complex manufacturing processes, operate specialized equipment, monitor and support production processes, and work in cross-functional teams to continuously improve equipment and processes.
The apprenticeship program allows you to develop hands-on technical skills in GSK's manufacturing facilities while continuing your education. You will spend approximately 1 day per week studying towards an Associate's degree in Biotechnology or Engineering at a partner community college and most of your week working in the manufacturing facilities, rotating through different departments, receiving tailored on-the-job training from industry experts.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with complex manufacturing processes in a highly automated, regulated environment
- Operate specialized, highly automated equipment to manufacture products
- Monitor and support production processes and data, utilizing various instruments and control systems
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and repair equipment such as Reverse Osmosis Skids and steam generating boilers
- Work in cross-functional teams to continuously improve equipment and processes
- Conduct daily plant walkthrough checks to ensure critical equipment is functioning properly
- Support and drive continuous improvement objectives
Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent by September 2026
- High school GPA 2.8 or above
- High school Algebra, Geometry, English, Biology, and Chemistry with a GPA 2.8 or above
- Less than 36 college credits
- Written and spoken fluency in English
- Must be 18 years of age by January 1st, 2027
- Less than 2 years of related work experience since graduating from high school
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus based on company performance
- Access to healthcare and well-being programs, savings programs, time off, and childcare support
- Employee recognition programs
- On-the-job experience and formal training
- Fully funded college education