Quality Control Lab Technician - Night Shift

Asahi Kasei•Charlotte, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Celgard is seeking a Quality Control Technician for its Quality team in Charlotte, North Carolina. The technician performs product quality testing in a plastic separator manufacturing facility and maintains safe, secure, and orderly operation of the quality laboratory during the assigned shift. The role supports alignment of Celgard systems and processes with automotive requirements and assists the quality team with other quality-related work in the manufacturing area. This is a night-shift role on a 2-2-3 schedule, working 12-hour shifts from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The position is based in a manufacturing plant and production environment around chemicals. Work involves standing and walking throughout the shift and may require lifting up to 35 pounds or applying force to push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Celgard develops and manufactures membrane battery separators used in lithium-ion batteries for electric-drive vehicles and energy storage systems. The company’s manufacturing sites are IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certified.

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.
Prior experience documenting test results and observations.
Proficiency with 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 laboratory procedures and documentation.
Time-management skills and comfort working in a team-based, multitasking environment with a daily focus on safety and quality.
Ability to handle multiple projects and activities and remain flexible as priorities change.
Ability to work with limited supervision and act as a self-starter.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Initiative, analytical skills, and a sense of urgency.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively on a high-performing team, communicate openly and honestly, and address conflict productively.
Ability to work night shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule, 12 hours per shift from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift and potentially lift up to 35 pounds or apply force to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Quality-control laboratory experience performing chemical and physical testing for release of manufactured products.
Laboratory experience in an analytical or R&D 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.
Perform routine and non-routine resin testing using equipment such as a Differential Scanning Calorimeter, TGA analyzers, FTIR spectroscopy, rheometer, melt-flow indexer, and pycnometer.
Maintain the calibration status of laboratory equipment.
Maintain accurate paper and electronic records of data and observations.
Prepare and verify the accuracy of product-shipment data certificates (COAs).
Maintain quality-control document control, including test procedures, calibration procedures, and forms.
Collaborate and communicate with department and cross-functional team members; participate on cross-functional teams and lead meetings.
Communicate professionally by telephone and email.
Participate in employee involvement activities and ISO 9000 / TS16949 initiatives.
Practice safe and environmentally sound work habits, and plan safety into work activities.
Maintain a clean, organized, and tour-ready work environment; 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 gauge performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions.
Collaborate with plant personnel across departments to meet objectives and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Support overall plant goals in a high-performance, team-centered environment and use Lean Manufacturing Principles for continual improvement.
Keep all Celgard information confidential.