The Role

Reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor, you will be responsible for lending solid support during the installation and start-up in the new facility by performing preventative maintenance, mechanical repairs, and troubleshooting of production and development equipment. You will be trained in the Charlotte office until the Concord facility is approved for occupancy.

To summarize, key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Follow department guidelines and Standard Operating Procedure work instructions for equipment repair of plastic film processing equipment, specifically extrusion line cleanings, preventative maintenance, and 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 mechanical problems.
• Diagnose equipment issues and assist in the diagnosis of process-related problems through collaborative teamwork with Engineering and Operations staff.
• Perform minor fabrication and machine work such as welding, milling machine, lathe, and drill press.
• Support new equipment installations.
• Cross-train in electrical systems and other maintenance disciplines; continuously learn and develop maintenance skills.
• 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 50 pounds, climb ladders, and bend and twist to reach remote equipment.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, portable hoist, cherry picker, one-man lift, etc.
• Use computer to update mechanical procedures.
• Document detailed job notes in CMMS.
• Be flexible regarding carrying a pager/cell phone for coverage and site-wide communication. Be willing to work a 2nd- or 3rd-shift schedule when needed/requested.

Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

The Requirements

To be a good fit for this opportunity you will have:

• A high-school diploma, GED, or equivalent, which is required.
• An associate's degree or diploma in Mechanical Technology or related field, which is preferred.
• 5-plus years of experience in an industrial environment performing mechanical maintenance, which is required.
• Formal industrial maintenance training, which is required.
• Mechanical troubleshooting experience, which is required.
• The ability to troubleshoot and maintain typical mechanical drive systems (brakes, clutches, couplings, bearings, belts, chains, gears, sprockets, etc.).
• The ability to troubleshoot pneumatic systems, which is required.
• Strength in one or more of the following areas, which 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, which is preferred.
• Experience with predictive techniques such as infrared and ultrasonic, which are preferred.
• Proficiency with computers and computer applications (MS Office, Word, Excel).
• The ability to perform precision alignments and installations.
• Experience and knowledge of electrical systems, which is a plus.
• A PIV license -- or ability to obtain this.
• The ability to work on a high-performing team, contributing to an environment in which open and honest communication is the norm.
• The ability to build effective workplace relationships, motivating co-workers, and supporting co-worker development.
• The know-how to evaluate team effectiveness, and how to improve its performance.
• The ability to deal with conflict productively, bringing forth issues that need to be discussed and working to forge a mutually beneficial outcome.
• The desire to be empowered, work in a collaborative environment, and accomplish more with reduced resources.

Why Celgard?

Get in on the ground floor -- take advantage of this rare opportunity to be a key member of a successful team within a cutting-edge, progressive industry.

Entry into leadership -- based on stellar performance, you will have the opportunity to move up and across Celgard's growing global roles and locations.

Career development -- you will be able to demonstrate and strengthen your own skills and aptitude, setting you up to take on additional responsibilities as the company grows.

Excellent compensation -- in addition to a competitive wage, we offer comprehensive benefits.

About Celgard

Celgard is a global leader in the development and production of specialty microporous membranes, and is one of the largest suppliers to the lithium battery industry. Celgard® battery separators are highly engineered and are used in disposable and rechargeable lithium-ion batteries for personal electronic devices such as notebook computers, mobile telephones, digital cameras, and power tools and are emerging in applications including electric drive vehicles (EDVs), and reserve power and electricity grid management systems. These separators play a critical role in the performance and life of lithium-ion battery cells by providing a barrier between the positive and negative electrodes - preventing short circuits while controlling the exchange of lithium ions from one side of the battery to the other.

With company headquarters in Charlotte, NC, and battery separator manufacturing facilities in the United States, Korea, and China, we are ideally positioned to serve the just-in-time needs of a global market. Celgard is a wholly owned subsidiary of Polypore International, Inc., (NYSE: PPO) a global high-technology filtration company specializing in microporous membranes.

Regardless of the energy storage application, the Celgard product portfolio offers the best solution for quality, reliability, and performance.