Manufacturing Technician - Night Shift

Asahi Kasei•Concord, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Celgard is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for its production team in Concord, North Carolina. The role operates and monitors industrial film manufacturing and processing equipment, supports product quality and process control, troubleshoots production issues, and works with production and cross-functional teams. The position reports directly to the Production Supervisor and does not supervise others. This is a night-shift role scheduled from 5:50 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on a 2-2-3 schedule at a 24/7 manufacturing site. Starting pay is $23.00 per hour, with a night-shift differential and opportunities for overtime paid at time and a half. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is paid in two installments: half after the first week of employment and the remainder after six months. The role is based in a manufacturing plant production environment around chemicals. It requires standing and walking for up to 80% of the time and may require lifting up to 35 pounds or applying force to push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Celgard manufacturing sites are IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certified.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of industry experience in plastics, film, or polymer-coating manufacturing.
Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and attendance.
Ability to operate and monitor multiple pieces of equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Computer skills and ability to learn different software programs and scanners.
Ability to quickly learn new processes, equipment, and software systems.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including willingness to participate in and lead meetings.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and sense of urgency.
Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Ability to support and promote accountability and continuous improvement.
Ability to implement, follow, and continually improve safety, environmental, and health guidelines and procedures.
Strong work ethic, self-motivation, initiative, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Operate industrial film manufacturing and processing equipment, including extruders, laminators, ovens, deplyers, slitters, coaters, and mixers.
Troubleshoot production problems and malfunctioning instruments.
Follow safe and environmentally sound work practices and maintain a clean, organized work area that meets facility standards.
Ensure work meets company quality standards.
Maintain records and use computer software for material transactions, traceability, process control, online inspection, testing, and statistical process control.
Perform routine optical inspections and product quality tests according to written specifications and standards.
Record key process and equipment events accurately in logbooks and provide observations to process and development engineers as needed.
Clean assigned production equipment and perform operator-level preventive maintenance, such as changing filters and checking fluid levels.
Communicate with team members and other departments, serving as a communication link when assigned.
Maintain required training and cross-training proficiencies and train new or current employees as needed.
Ensure breaks and lunches are taken according to policy.
Support data management and work with Supply Chain and Operations to maximize production throughput.
Identify potential process improvements and communicate them.
Comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices regulations and maintain confidentiality of Celgard information.
Maintain professional and productive relationships with area management and coworkers.
Participate in cross-functional teams, lead meetings as needed, and serve in assigned team roles.