Instrument & Electrical Technician

Asahi Kasei•Concord, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Celgard, LLC is seeking an Instrument & Electrical Technician for its maintenance team in Concord. Celgard develops and manufactures membrane battery separators used in lithium-ion batteries for electric-drive vehicles and energy storage systems. The company is part of the Asahi Kasei Group, whose businesses span materials, homes, and health care. The technician performs instrumentation and electrical maintenance in a manufacturing plant. Duties include electrical calibration and preventive maintenance; troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and replacing electrical and instrumentation components; supporting equipment installations and start-ups; updating drawings and procedures; writing reports; and training maintenance personnel. The role works collaboratively with maintenance and manufacturing colleagues, supports continuous improvement, and follows safety procedures. This is a night-shift position with 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 rotation. Training takes place during day-shift hours. The work is in a production environment around chemicals and involves standing and walking for much of the shift, along with occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and moving objects. The position is based in Concord, North Carolina.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
At least 3 years of experience performing instrumentation and electrical work in an industrial environment required.
Ability to troubleshoot a wide range of AC/DC electrical systems required.
Ability to repair or replace electrical components required.
Ability to read and comprehend electrical schematics required.
Ability to work at heights up to 30 feet, lift and carry up to 30 pounds, climb ladders, and bend and twist to reach remote equipment.
Willingness to work a night shift on a 12-hour, 2-2-3 rotation; training occurs on day-shift hours.
Military technical experience in electrical, instrumentation, electronics, automation, or control systems may be considered equivalent to related civilian experience where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or certificate in Electrical Technology.
At least 5 years of industrial instrumentation and electrical experience.
Experience supporting instrumentation and control loops for temperature, pressure, tension, and flow.
Experience with blown or cast film extrusion, lamination, process ovens, web coating, or web converting equipment.
Ability to perform diagnostics and set-up of PLCs and AC inverter drives.
Experience with Allen Bradley RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, and PowerFlex drives.
Experience operating PIV equipment such as forklifts, portable hoists, cherry pickers, and one-man lifts.
Experience and knowledge of mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical calibrations and preventive maintenance.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical power systems, motor drives, control systems, and instruments used in those systems.
Safely use test equipment, including volt, Ohm, and current meters, megohmeters, and oscilloscopes.
Disassemble, clean, and reassemble production equipment.
Install instruments or verify correct instrument installation.
Support new equipment installations by performing point-to-point verification before start-up.
Update electrical drawings and procedures as needed.
Write detailed reports.
Operate PIV equipment, including forklifts, portable hoists, cherry pickers, and one-man lifts.
Repair or replace electrical components.
Train other maintenance personnel on I&E systems and areas of personal expertise.
Work collaboratively with maintenance and manufacturing personnel.
Participate in cross-functional teams and contribute to continuous improvement.
Follow Celgard safety guidelines and procedures and support a safe work culture.