About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Tech - Day Shift to be a part of the production team based in Concord, NC. This position directly reports to the Production Supervisor and does not supervise others.
Shift
This is a day shift position 5:50am-6:00pm (12 hour shifts) on a 2-2-3 schedule. The site runs 24/7.
Sign-on Bonus
There is opportunity for overtime, which is time and a half. $1000.00 Sign-on bonus, with the first half being paid after the first week of employment and the second half after 6 months of employment.
Qualifications
Education Background:
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Knowledge & Experience:
· Minimum of 7 years of Industry Experience in a plastics, film, battery or polymer coating manufacturing environment required
· 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 the ability to learn different software programs and scanners.
· Ability to learn new processes, equipment, and software systems quickly
· Effective verbal and written communication skills
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
· Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and sense of urgency.
· Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical abilities
· Ability to support and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Key Attributes:
- Must have a stellar work ethic and the demonstrated ability to work in a team environment as well as the ability to work independently.
- Ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge.
- Strong interpersonal skills with proven experience in working with cross functional teams, programs, or projects.
- Strengths in self-motivation, collaboration, initiative, sense of urgency, and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with all levels within the organization. Ability and willingness to participate in and lead meetings.
- Able to implement, follow, and continuously improve safety, environmental, and health guidelines and procedures.
- The ability to work on a high performing team creating an environment where open and honest communication is the norm.
- Possess strong analytical troubleshooting and problem resolution/solving skills.
Key Accountabilities
- Operate various types of industrial film manufacturing and processing equipment including Extruders, Laminators, Ovens, Deplyers, Slitters, Coaters, Mixers.
- Troubleshoot production problems or malfunctioning instruments.
- Practice excellent safety and environmentally sound habits.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment that meets facility standards.
- Ensure general quality of all work meets company standards.
- Maintain records and interface with multiple computer software programs for purposes of material transactions, traceability, process control, on-line inspection, testing, and statistical process control.
- Perform routine optical inspection and product quality tests according to written specifications and standards.
- Maintain accurate logbook entries of key process and equipment events and provide in-depth observations to process and development engineers as required.
- Clean assigned production equipment and perform operator-level preventive maintenance (i.e. change filters, check fluid levels).
- Communicate effectively with team members and other groups within the Celgard organization. Act as communication link with other departments when assigned.
- Maintain training and cross-training proficiencies as required to ensure compliance in execution of daily activities and departmental expectations.
- Train others (new and current employees) as needed.
- Ensure breaks and lunches are taken per policy and time is not abused.
- Support managing all data and working with Supply Chain and operations to ensure production throughput is maximized.
- Identify areas of potential process improvement and communicate accordingly.
- Comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices regulations
- Maintain a professional and productive relationship with are