Maintenance Mechanic

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow.  Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.

We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Celgard where we develop and manufacture membrane battery separators that are critical components used in lithium-ion batteries for electric drive vehicles (EDVs) and energy storage systems (ESS).

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About the Role

We are seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to be a part of the Maintenance team based in Charlotte, NC on day shift typically working from 7am – 7pm on a 2-2-3 schedule. Must be flexible to work off shifts if the need arises. This position directly reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and does not supervise others.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, mechanical repairs, and troubleshooting of production & development equipment. 
• Follow department guidelines and Standard Operating Procedure work instruction for equipment repair of plastic film processing equipment, specifically extrusion line cleanings, preventative Maintenance & other equipment maintenance
• Properly complete and submit all paperwork associated with equipment maintenance and safety protocols
• Perform minor modifications to equipment to eliminate the root cause of the mechanical problems.
• Diagnose equipment issues & assist in the diagnosis of process related problems through collaborative teamwork with Engineering & Operations staff
• Perform minor fabrication and machine work, i.e. welding, milling machine, lathe, and drill press
• Support new equipment installations
• Train other maintenance personnel on mechanical systems and personal areas of expertise
• Work collaboratively with all maintenance and manufacturing personnel; lead and participate in cross-functional teams
• Follow all Celgard safety guidelines and procedures, plan safety into projects and tasks
• Must be able to work at heights up to 30 feet, lift and carry up to 30 lbs., climb ladders, bend and twist in order to reach remote equipment
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, portable hoist, cherry picker, one man lift, etc.
• Use computer to update mechanical procedures
• Flexibility to carry a pager/cell phone for coverage and site wide communication.  Also willing to work a night shift schedule.

Qualifications

Education Background:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Associate’s degree or diploma in Mechanical technology preferred

Knowledge & Experience: 

• 1+ years' experience in an industrial environment performing mechanical maintenance required, 2-3 years of experience preferred
• Formal industrial maintenance training required
• Mechanical troubleshooting experience required
• Ability to troubleshoot, maintain typical mechanical drive systems (brakes, clutches, couplings, bearings, belts, chains, gears, sprockets, etc.)
• Troubleshooting pneumatic systems is required.
• Strength in one or more of the following is highly preferred: Welding, Machine Shop, Optical Alignment, and proper Rigging Techniques.
• Knowledge of small centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, piping layouts, and polymer extrusion, preferred
• Experience with predictive techniques such as infrared and ultrasonic are preferred
• Proficiency with computers and computer applications (MS Office, Word, Excel)

Key Attributes:

• Able to troubleshoot, maintain typical mechanical drive systems (brakes, clutches, couplings, bearings, belts, chains, gears, sprockets, etc.)
• Troubleshooting pneumatic systems is required.
• Lubrication Practices   
• Able to perform precision alignments and installations. 
• Experience and knowledge of electrical systems a plus
• Experience troubleshooting and doing PMs
• eMaintenance system
• Must obtain PIV license

Travel

Must be able and willing to travel up to 10% domestically for training and visiting other company locations. 

Asahi Kasei and Celgard Values

Sincerity – Being sincere with everyone

Challenge – Bolding taking challenges, continually seeking change

Creativity – Creating new value through unity and synergy

Working Environment

This position is in a manufacturing plant setting that would require working in a production environment around chemicals.  Work will require standing and walking for up to 80% of the time.  Lighting and temperature are adequate.  You may be required to lift up to 35 pounds and/or force necessary to push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Celgard manufacturing sites are IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certified.

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits, effective 1st day of the month
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
• Vacation + 8 Paid Holidays + 24 Hours of Floating Holidays
• 401K Safe Harbor Contribution + Matching
• Paid Parental Leave after a Year of Employment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life & Disability Insurances

About Us

For more than 50 years, Celgard has proven itself as a global leader in the development and production of high-performance membrane technology. Celgard specializes in solvent-free, dry-process, microporous membranes used as separators that are a major component of lithium-ion batteries that power a broad range of electric vehicles (EV) and energy storage systems (ESS). Celgard® membrane is also used in specialty applications such as satellites and military installations as well as other barrier-type applications like technical textiles for waterproof and breathable apparel. Headquartered in the United States, we operate manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and China and have sales and technical service staff located strategically throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. 

Celgard, LLC is a part of the Asahi Kasei Group, which is a diversified group of companies led by holding company Asahi Kasei Corp., with operations in the material, homes, and health care business sectors. With more than 46,000 employees around the world, the Asahi Kasei Group serves customers in more than 100 countries. We are Creating for Tomorrow!

Location Information

Charlotte, NC, known as the Queen City, is a thriving metropolitan area of over 2.6 million people across 15 counties. It is situated just north of the South Carolina border and is close enough to drive to the mountains and the beach in two-three hours. Charlotte brings diversity in people, industries and living, from urban to rural. It is ranked second among 25 largest cities for most desirable place to purchase a home by Nerdwallet.com and is ranked eighth among the top 10 big booming cities by CNNmoney.com. Charlotte is home of one of North Carolina’s largest college campuses, UNC Charlotte. Along with a friendly southern culture, Charlotte offers dining, arts, museums, major league basketball, a national football team, a soccer team, a minor league baseball team, NASCAR, shopping, festivals, a variety of amenities and quick access to several parks for people who love to get outdoors.

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