The Requirements

To be successful in this position you will have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent. An associate's degree in a technical field is welcomed.
• Two to three years of industry experience in a manufacturing / production environment are required; three to five years of experience is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven experience working with cross functional teams, programs, or projects.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage internal and external team communications, prioritize tasks, and maximize internal resources.
• Strengths in safety, self-motivation, collaboration, initiative, sense of urgency, and attention to detail.>
• >Multi-tasking skills, with the ability to set up and operate multiple machines.
• The integrity to keep all Celgard information CONFIDENTIAL.
• The ability to stand ten to twelve hours at a time and lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Solid computer skills and the ability to learn new software programs. Quick question for you - click here
• Successful completion of two assessments, behavioral and cognitive, to be considered for an on-site interview.

Essential core strengths include:

• A stellar work ethic and the ability to safely and productively work both independently and as a team member.
• The ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge.
• A keen, flexible intellect with superb conceptual thinking, analytical skills and problem-solving ability.

Note: All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

The Role

The Concord facility operates 24/7 with four twelve-hour shifts for seven day-a-week coverage. You will work the 6:00pm to 6:00am shift. Typically, your schedule will allow for seven out of every fourteen days off, including every other weekend. The facility will be scheduled to run on holidays, so some holiday work is also required. The shifts are currently fixed, and there is not planned overtime, however, business or operating conditions may facilitate voluntary or mandatory overtime. Quick question for you - click here

We operate in a clean room type environment, so clean room garments will be provided and required for entrance into the production areas. Technicians participate in various team communications where lean methodologies and continuous improvement of the process, products, safety, quality, and productivity are discussed. Technicians will be provided the means to facilitate their development within the organization through technical training, classroom education, and project team involvement.

Specifically, you will:

• Operate various types of industrial film manufacturing and processing equipment.
• Perform routine optical tests according to written specifications and standards.
• Clean assigned production equipment and perform operator-level preventive maintenance (such as changing filters and checking fluid levels).
• 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.
• Record key process and equipment events in order to provide in-depth observations to process and development engineers as required.
• Identify, communicate, and assist in the continual improvement of standard operating procedures and manufacturing procedures
• Support managing all data and working with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure production through-put is maximized.
• Work with Supply Chain to manage and update all relevant part numbers in the ERP system.
• Comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices regulations and all safety policies and procedures.

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

Why Celgard

Great work environment -- this is a newer plant with state-of-the-art equipment. We're actively building a performance culture with high-energy teams that encourage cross-functional collaboration with individual contributions.

Career options -- Celgard dynamically stewards its resources, particularly our most important resource: our people. Because of our unique market niches and proprietary technologies, we prefer to promote from within whenever possible. As we expand we'll be looking for proven professionals to grow with us.

Standing tall amidst recession -- Celgard and our parent company, Polypore International, Inc., continue to grow, as our product line is used in a diverse number of applications in robust markets, including laptops, cell phones, digital cameras, medical devices, and various military applications. In addition:

• In 2009 we received a matching grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to support the development of the US EDV market. This funding supported construction of the Concord facility as well as expansion at our Charlotte plant.
• In 2008 we acquired a new technology along with production facilities in Korea, so that we now have the broadest portfolio in our industry. In 2010 we began expanding the Korean facility to serve growth in the consumer electronics market.

Competitive compensation -- in addition to a competitive salary and discretionary incentive, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, a 401k plan and more.

Keys to Success

Individual contribution and ownership -- we thrive on the contribution each person brings to our organization and therefore we are looking for individuals who excel in a team-based environment that requires accountability, integrity, and a customer focus while having limited supervision. Individuals, through the structure of their team, are empowered to have ownership of their process.

Interpersonal and communication skills -- teamwork is essential to your success, and communication is essential to a strong team. You will assist in creating an environment where open and honest communication is the norm -- with your teammates as well as all groups in the organization. You should have solid interpersonal skills along with effective written and verbal communication skills.

Safety and our environment -- through our actions we strive to do zero harm to our people and environment. All employees will actively assist in maintaining and improving an accident free workplace. For the benefit of our employees and product, the Concord facility is smoke-free and drug-free.

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.

Pictured: Our corporate Charlotte location.