Maintenance Mechanic

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).

Company:

Celgard, LLC

Job Description:

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…