Maintenance Technician - Level 3
US-KS-De Soto
US Careers (External)
Req #: 42790
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Maintenance Technician - Level 3? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today! Responsibilities: Summary: Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we're building the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you'll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation. Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Job Summary: The Maintenance Technician - Level 3 is responsible for maintaining the production equipment and machinery in proper operating order through preventative maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and basic repair. This is a Multi-Craft position. This role will be exposed to improvement activities. Work with Operations team to facilitate a Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) environment and machine ownership. Additionally, the Technician is responsible for performing routine maintenance of all machines to prevent mechanical failure. Essential Duties: * Works closely with Maintenance team members and the Operations team members to maintain PECNA equipment * Checks settings, gauge readings, Human Machine Interface (HMI), and sensors regularly to keep machines operating at appropriate specifications * Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines according to documented requirements such as cleaning and lubricating shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts * Completes visual and audible observations to detect any machine abnormalities, and to address and create scheduled repairs * Tightens bolts and inspects belts and chains for wear and tear for proper tensions * Changes belts, filters, and other replaceable parts as needed * Greases and or lubricates fittings, joints, unions, and motors as required * Performs complex cleaning activities on dismantled equipment and reassembles per OEM specifications * Basic troubleshooting on equipment and machinery to replace worn or broken parts as needed * Examines the form, texture, and dimensions of the machine parts to detect wear and/or imperfections * Performs electrical or mechanical troubleshooting to determine problems in non-functioning electro-mechanical equipment * Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, measuring devices, and material handling equipment while performing duties * Identifies faulty operations and defective material and escalates concerns to supervisors * Suggests, develops, and implements machine modifications and processes to ensure machine and production efficiencies * Maintains accurate records of completed work on the equipment and machines, including After Action Reviews (AAR) * Ensures that inventory of spare parts is accurately kept * Works according to Standard Work and helps develop Standard Work where none has been developed * Follows all Maintenance Process Instructions (MPI) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) * Performs Basic troubleshooting and diagnosis of machines * Conducts initial multimeter readings of motors and reading PLC Ladder logic * Follows all safety procedures and conforms to Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures * Identifies the cause of unexpected breakdowns of machines * Actively works toward the elimination of unexpected breakdowns * Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains the shop areas, productions areas, parts, tools, and supplies maintaining a 6S environment * Prepare written documentation in a clear and concise manner * Performs additional tasks as assigned * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner. * Support proper implementation of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications. * Operate and maintain tools and equipment within functional area. * Ability to work all scheduled shift hours. * Ability to train others at same or lower level within functional area. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements: * To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees', wearing PPE is a possibility and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. Pre-employment respirator fit test will be required based on functional area. The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred Education * Required: High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED), or 2 years of prior experience in functional area MUST-HAVES: * Minimum of 3 years of experience as a maintenance technician * Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, flexible environment and take the initiative to learn new tools and concepts quickly. * Proficiency in the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking * Basic mathematical skills with the ability to perform standard calculations. * Successfully pass a Ramsay testing assessment. * Ability to quickly learn the organization's production processes. * Intuitive, adaptable, creative, and collaborative with excellent communication and interpersonal skills * A team-oriented mindset with openness to learning and accepting guidance from others. NICE-TO-HAVES: * 4 + years of experience * Competition of PECNA maintenance apprentice program * Prior exposure to a manufacturing/production environment. * PLC experience * Resilient, self-motived and able to work well under pressure Preferred License(s): Preferred Certification(s): * Journeyman Certification * PECNA approved Technical Training Physical Demands Physical Activities: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to: * Sit: 20% * Walk: 20% * Stand: 50% * Lift: 10% Required Lifting and Carrying: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%) For this position the required frequency is: * Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional * Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional * Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional * Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Occasional BENEFITS & PERKS - WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU: Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health: * Highly inclusive and class-leading healthcare options to include family planning, mental health, and pet insurance * Employee assistance programs that support total well-being with complimentary session offered each and every month * Company-matched and fully vested 401K retirement program that starts immediately from date of enrollment * Annual bonus program, High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition * Simplified access to self-guided and representative-supported short and long-term financial wellness and retirement planning * Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program * Inclusion programs and
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