Quality Control Lab Technician

Asahi Kasei • Concord, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Celgard, LLC is seeking a Quality Control Technician to perform product quality testing in a plastic separator manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, this role helps maintain safe and secure quality-lab operations during the assigned shift and supports alignment with automotive quality requirements. The technician also performs quality-related duties in the manufacturing area to support the value stream and plant goals.

This is a 12-hour night-shift position, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The work takes place in a manufacturing plant and production environment around chemicals. It requires standing and walking throughout the shift and may require lifting up to 35 pounds or applying the force needed to push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The role may involve travel between local company locations.

Celgard manufacturing sites are IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certified. The position requires maintaining the confidentiality of all Celgard information.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of hands-on laboratory experience or previous Celgard operations experience; relevant advanced education and coursework may be considered in lieu of experience.
• Experience documenting test results and observations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Good math skills and understanding of English/metric unit conversions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to create and revise lab procedures and documentation.
• Time-management skills and ability to work in a team-based, multitasking environment with a daily focus on safety and quality.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and activities and remain flexible as priorities change.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and demonstrate self-direction.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, problem-solving, and analytical skills; individual initiative and a healthy sense of urgency.
• Ability to work effectively on a high-performing team and contribute to open, honest communication.
• Ability to address conflict productively, raise issues for discussion, and work toward mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift and, as needed, lift up to 35 pounds or push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Possible travel between local company locations.

Nice To Haves

• Quality-control laboratory experience performing chemical and physical testing for release of manufactured products.
• Laboratory experience in an analytical or research and development environment.
• Hands-on experience working with polymer resins.
• Experience with an ISO-certified system.
• Experience as an internal auditor in an ISO-certified quality system.
• Knowledge of basic statistical concepts.
• Knowledge of requirements for a certified environmental system.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard and non-routine quality-control tests, including physical and chemical testing.
• Maintain the calibration status of equipment.
• Record data and observations accurately in paper and electronic records.
• Prepare and verify certificates of analysis (COAs) for product shipments.
• Maintain quality-control document control, including test procedures, calibration procedures, and forms.
• Communicate and collaborate with department and cross-functional team members; participate in cross-functional teams and lead meetings.
• Communicate professionally by telephone and email.
• Participate in employee involvement activities and ISO 9000 / TS16949 initiatives.
• Plan safety into work activities and maintain safe, environmentally sound work practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and tour-ready work environment and participate in 5S activities.
• Present to small groups and participate in customer and visitor tours of the lab and facility.
• Train new and current employees as needed.
• Maintain professional and productive relationships with management and coworkers.
• Use key performance indicators to assess performance, identify improvement areas, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with personnel from other departments to meet objectives and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support plant goals in a high-performance, team-centered environment and apply Lean Manufacturing Principles for continual improvement.
• Keep all Celgard information confidential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED