Night Shift Plastics Manufacturing Technician

AK America; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Overtime premium

Night shift differential

Job summary

Celgard, LLC in Concord, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Tech - Night Shift to join the production team. The role reports to the Production Supervisor and operates on a 12-hour night schedule (5:50pm–6:00am), with a 2-2-3 cycle and 24/7 site operations.

Starting pay is $23.00 per hour, with a night-shift differential, overtime at time-and-a-half, and a $1,000 sign-on bonus. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in plastics/manufacturing and strong technical/mechanical skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of industry experience in plastics/film/polymer coating manufacturing.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality and attendance.
• Ability to operate and monitor multiple pieces of equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Computer skills and ability to learn different software programs and scanners.
• Ability to learn new processes, equipment and software systems quickly.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and sense of urgency.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to support and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Operate various types of industrial film manufacturing and processing equipment including Extruders, Laminators, Ovens, Deplyers, Slitters, Coaters, Mixers.
• 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, on-line inspection, testing, and SPC.
• 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 observations to process and development engineers.
• Clean assigned production equipment and perform operator-level preventive maintenance.
• Communicate effectively with team members and other groups within Celgard; act as liaison with other departments when assigned.
• Maintain training and cross-training proficiencies and ensure compliance in daily activities.
• 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 maximize throughput.
• Identify areas for process improvement and communicate accordingly.
• Comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices regulations.
• Maintain professional relationships with area management and co-workers.
• Participate in cross-functional teams.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Operate and monitor equipment

Computer skills

Learn software/systems quickly

Verbal and written communication

Team player and independent work

Attention to detail and urgency

Problem-solving / analytical abilities

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scanners

Manufacturing software

Job description

Celgard, LLC in Concord, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Tech - Night Shift to join the production team. The role reports to the Production Supervisor and operates on a 12-hour night schedule (5:50pm–6:00am), with a 2-2-3 cycle and 24/7 site operations.

Starting pay is $23.00 per hour, with a night-shift differential, overtime at time-and-a-half, and a $1,000 sign-on bonus. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in plastics/manufacturing and strong technical/mechanical skills.