Facility Maintenance Technician

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).

Company:

Celgard, LLC

Job Description:

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Celgard Concord, NC

About Us

For more than 50 years, Celgard has been a proven global leader in the development and production of high-performance membrane technology. Our products are used in a broad range of energy storage and other barrier-type applications, including lithium-ion batteries, lithium primary and other specialty battery solutions, technical textiles such as waterproof breathable apparel and medical personal protective equipment (PPE) and other specialty applications. Headquartered in the United States, we operate manufacturing facilities in the USA and China and have sales and technical service staff located strategically throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.

Celgard is part of Polypore International, a leading global high technology company specializing in microporous membranes. Polypore brings advanced development and manufacturing know-how as well as unique problem-solving capabilities to customers' lithium-ion and lead-acid battery development teams. Polypore is an Asahi Kasei Group company, 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. We are creating for tomorrow!

About the Role

We are seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to be a part of the facilities team based in Concord. The Facility Maintenance Technician role is responsible for operating, maintaining, repairing, inspecting, troubleshooting, testing, and installation support of facilities systems equipment (includes heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, building electrical, compressed air, pneumatics, building and grounds, fire facility monitoring, fire response systems, lighting, plumbing, water, docks, roll-up doors, monitoring building systems and Building Automation System).

Reporting Relationships

This position directly reports to the I&E Maintenance Supervisor and does not supervise others .

Asahi Kaseis Values

• Sincerity Being sincere with everyone
• Challenge Bolding taking challenges, continually seeking change
• Creativity Creating new value through unity and synergy

Key Accountabilities

• Operating, maintaining, inspecting, testing, and repairing of Facilities related maintenance, including compressors, dryers, chillers, air handlers, HVAC and condensation systems, building and grounds, fire facility monitoring, fire response systems, lighting, plumbing, water, air, docks, roll-up doors, Building Automation System.
• Responsible for all Facilities related daily checks including mechanical and electrical room, air compressors, dryers, chillers, fire facility monitoring and Building Automation System.
• Responsible for corrective equipment maintenance and preventative maintenance on Facilities Equipment.
• Organize and lead contract labor as required.
• Basic understanding of Cleanroom HEPA filtration systems, cleanroom requirements and protocol.
• Basic understanding of complete HVAC system monitoring best practices of optimum manufacturing run conditions.
• Utilizes technical publications, diagrams, etc., to accomplish maintenance, repair and the ordering of material and equipment. Identify and source parts needed for repairs.
• Assists in accomplishing required services for (HVAC) systems that utilize Freon (CFC-HCFC)
• Operate PIV equipment (forklifts, man lifts, etc.)
• Responsible for office repairs including painting, plumbing, lighting, walkways, etc.
• Repair and/or replace electrical components
• Maintain screw type chillers and water-cooled air handlers
• Maintains operations and maintenance records
• Work collaboratively with others; lead and participate on cross-functional teams
• Follow all Celgard safety guidelines and procedures, plan safety into projects and tasks
• Must keep all Celgard information CONFIDENTIAL.

Qualifications

Education Background:

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent training required
• Special courses in HVAC, electrical, pneumatic, facility monitoring/control and power plant systems are preferred.

Knowledge & Experience :

• 3+ years of experience in an industrial environment maintaining and repairing facilities equipment required
• Basic ability to troubleshoot a wide range of AC/DC electrical systems required
• Basic ability to repair and/or replace electrical components that make up HVAC systems required.
• 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

Key Attributes:

• Must be able to work overtime as needed
• Flexibility to carry a cell phone for coverage and site wide communication. Also, willing to work a 2nd shift schedule when required.
• Proficiency with computers and computer applications (MS Office, Word, Excel)
• Basic ability to use special tools and equipment in order to install and maintain HVAC systems (tools include but are not limited to hammers, wrenches, electric drills, pipe cutters, metal cutters, benders, thermometers, pressure gauges, manometers, acetylene torches, and volt meters, etc.)
• PIV equipment license (forklifts, man lifts, etc.)
• Have the ability to work on a high performing team, contributing to an environment where open and honest communication is the norm.
• Ability to build effective workplace relationships, motivating co-workers, and supporting co-worker development.
• Must be able to deal with conflict productively, bringing forth issues that need to be discussed and work to forge a mutually beneficial outcome.
• Must have the desire to be empowered & work in a collaborative environment

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 30 pounds and/or force necessary to push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Celgard manufacturing sites are IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certified.

Location Information

Concord is part of the Charlotte metro area. Charlotte, NC, known as the Queen City, is a thriving metropolitan area of over 2.6 million people across 15 counties and is situated just north of the South Carolina border, within a weekend drive to the mountains and the beach. It is comprised of 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 eight among the top 10 big booming cities by CNNmoney.com. Charlotte is home of one of North Carolinas largest college campuses, UNC Charlotte. Along with a friendly southern culture, Charlotte offers dining, arts, museums, major league basketball, football and soccer teams, a minor league baseball team, NASCAR, shopping, festivals, a variety of amenities and quick access to several parks and reserves for people who love the outdoors.

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As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment.