Instrument & Electrical Technician

Asahi Kasei•Concord, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Celgard, LLC, part of the Asahi Kasei Group, develops and manufactures membrane battery separators and other high-performance membrane products. The Instrument & Electrical Technician is a member of the maintenance team based in Concord and performs instrumentation and electrical maintenance in a manufacturing plant. The position directly reports to the I&E Supervisor and does not supervise others. The technician performs electrical calibration and preventive maintenance; troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs power systems, motor drives, control systems, and instruments; supports equipment installation and startup verification; maintains electrical drawings and procedures; and documents work in detailed reports. The role also involves operating powered industrial trucks and lifting equipment, training maintenance personnel in areas of expertise, collaborating with manufacturing and maintenance teams, contributing to continuous improvement, and following 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. Work is in a manufacturing production environment around chemicals, with standing and walking for up to 80% of the time. The position may require lifting up to 25 pounds, working at heights up to 30 feet, and climbing, bending, and twisting to reach equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 3 years of experience performing instrumentation and electrical work in an industrial environment.
Ability to troubleshoot a wide range of AC/DC electrical systems.
Ability to repair and/or replace electrical components.
Ability to read and comprehend electrical schematics.
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.
Ability to work in a manufacturing production environment around chemicals.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or certificate in Electrical Technology.
5 or more years of experience performing instrumentation and electrical work in an industrial environment.
Experience supporting instrumentation and control loops for temperature, pressure, tension, and flow.
Experience in blown or cast film extrusion, lamination, process ovens, web coating, web converting equipment, automation, or robotics.
Ability to perform diagnostics and setup of PLCs and AC inverter drives; experience with Allen Bradley RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, and PowerFlex drives.
Experience operating powered industrial vehicle equipment, such as forklifts, portable hoists, cherry pickers, and one-person lifts.
Experience and knowledge of mechanical systems.
Applicable military technical experience in electrical, instrumentation, electronics, automation, or control systems; such experience will be considered equivalent to related civilian experience where applicable.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical calibrations and preventive maintenance.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical power systems, motor drives, control systems, and instruments used in those systems.
Understand and safely use test equipment, including volt, ohm, and current meters, megohmeters, and oscilloscopes.
Disassemble, clean, and reassemble production equipment.
Install instruments and/or verify their correct installation.
Support new equipment installations by performing point-to-point verification before startup.
Update electrical drawings and procedures as needed.
Write detailed reports.
Operate powered industrial vehicle equipment, including forklifts, portable hoists, cherry pickers, and one-person lifts.
Repair and/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 to contribute to continuous improvement.
Follow Celgard safety guidelines and procedures and support a safe work culture.