Sr. Manufacturing Technician - Night Shift

Asahi Kasei•Concord, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Celgard is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Technician for its production team in Concord, North Carolina. Celgard develops and manufactures membrane battery separators used in lithium-ion batteries for electric-drive vehicles and energy storage systems. The role reports directly to the Production Supervisor and does not supervise others. This night-shift position follows a 2-2-3 schedule, with 12-hour shifts from 5:50 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The site operates 24/7. Starting pay is $27.00 per hour, plus a night-shift differential. Overtime is available at time and a half. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is paid in two installments: half after the first week of employment and half after six months. The technician operates and monitors manufacturing equipment, troubleshoots production issues, performs inspections and quality tests, maintains production records, and carries out equipment cleaning and operator-level preventive maintenance. The role also supports production throughput, process improvement, training, cross-functional collaboration, and compliance with safety, environmental, health, and Good Manufacturing Practices requirements. Celgard information must be kept confidential. The work takes place in a manufacturing plant and production environment around chemicals. The position requires standing and walking for up to 80% of the time and may require lifting up to 35 pounds or applying the force needed to push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Lighting and temperature are described as adequate.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 7 years of industry experience in plastics, film, battery, 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 verbal and written communication skills.
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.
Strong work ethic, self-motivation, initiative, and interpersonal and collaboration skills, including experience working with cross-functional teams, programs, or projects.
Ability and willingness to participate in and lead meetings and communicate effectively with all organizational levels.
Ability to implement, follow, and continuously improve safety, environmental, and health guidelines and procedures.
Ability to work in a production environment around chemicals, stand and walk for up to 80% of the time, and lift up to 35 pounds or exert force to push, pull, or move objects.

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 and perform routine optical inspections and product quality tests to written specifications.
Maintain records and use computer software programs for material transactions, traceability, process control, online inspection, testing, and statistical process control.
Record key process and equipment events accurately in logbooks and provide detailed observations to process and development engineers when required.
Clean assigned production equipment and perform operator-level preventive maintenance, such as changing filters and checking fluid levels.
Communicate with team members and other groups, and act as a communication link with other departments when assigned.
Maintain required training and cross-training proficiencies and train new or current employees as needed.
Support production throughput by managing data and working with Supply Chain and operations.
Identify potential process improvements and communicate them.
Comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices regulations and maintain professional, productive relationships with management and coworkers.
Participate in cross-functional teams, lead meetings as needed, and serve in assigned team roles.
Ensure breaks and lunches are taken according to policy and that time is not abused.
Keep all Celgard information confidential.