Associate Manufacturing Tech - Night Shift

Position:
Associate Manufacturing Tech – Night Shift

Location:

Concord, NC (Company: Celgard, LLC)

Hours:

Night shift 5:50pm-6:00am (12‑hour shifts) on a 2‑2‑3 schedule.

Compensation: $18.50/hour plus a $1.20 shift premium for working night shift. Overtime available at 1½×. Sign‑on bonus: $1,000 payable in two installments (first after first week, second after six months).

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of industry experience in a manufacturing, production, or similar environment.
• Good attendance and safety records.
• Demonstrated ability to multi‑task and set‑up / operate multiple machines.
• Computer skills and ability to learn different software programs and scanners.

• 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.
• Worked on a high‑performing team creating an environment where open and honest communication is the norm.
• Possess strong analytical troubleshooting and problem‑resolution skills.

• Operate various industrial film manufacturing and processing equipment including extruders, laminators, ovens, deplyers, slitters, coaters, mixers, and core slabber.
• Utilize powered industrial vehicles (PIVs).
• Prepare chemical solutions and monitor chemical processes.
• Use instruments to test the quality of chemical products to ensure they meet standards and specifications.
• 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 material transactions, traceability, process control, online 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 (e.g., change filters, check fluid levels).
• Communicate effectively with team members and other groups within the Celgard organization.
• Act as a 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 area management and co‑workers.
• Participate in cross‑functional teams.
• Lead meetings as needed.
• Serve on team roles as assigned.
• Keep all Celgard information confidential.

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, effective 1st day of the month.
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account.
• Vacation + 8 paid holidays + 24 hours of floating holidays.
• 401(k) Safe Harbor contribution + matching.
• Paid parental leave after a year of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life & disability insurances.

Manufacturing plant setting – requires working around chemicals, standing and walking up to 80% of time. Adequate lighting and temperature. Lifting up to 35 pounds or required to push, pull, or move objects. Certified under IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.

As an equal opportunity employer.