Advanced Maintenance Technician

Panasonic • De Soto, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Maintenance Technician is a highly skilled, multi-craft technician who leads complex diagnostics, repairs, and reliability work across production equipment and mechanical systems. You’ll troubleshoot problems at the electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and PLC level; drive equipment reliability improvements; mentor Maintenance Technicians and apprentices; and partner with Engineering to launch, modify, and refurbish equipment. Advanced Maintenance Technicians are the direct on-ramp to the Maintenance Technician Lead role. This is where a strong technician becomes the person who solves the problem no one else can. Advanced Maintenance Technicians read the machine, read the data, and read the room—restoring equipment quickly when the line is down and helping it stay running through better preventive maintenance, better standards, and stronger teammates. At Panasonic Energy, Advanced Maintenance Technicians are the reliability leaders on the floor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED), or 5 years of maintenance technician experience
• Successful Ramsay mechanical assessment
• LOTO certification and other process certifications as assigned
• 4+ years of equivalent maintenance experience, or a minimum of 1 year as a PECNA Maintenance Technician
• Working understanding of electrical theory; strong mechanical/pneumatic/hydraulic fundamentals
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Working-level English (reading, writing, speaking) and basic mathematical skills
• Ability to meet the physical demands and PPE requirements of the role

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree
• Completion of the PECNA Maintenance Apprenticeship Program
• Trade school / vocational graduate
• PLC training or certification
• PECNA-approved technical training
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
• CMMS proficiency for preventive maintenance planning, work orders, and reliability reporting
• Prior experience in cleanroom, lithium-ion, semiconductor, or other manufacturing environments
• Alignment to Panasonic's seven core principles
• NFPA 70E, OSHA 30

Responsibilities

• Perform complex electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on non-functioning electro-mechanical equipment
• Locate root sources by observing devices in operation, listening for abnormalities, and using precision measuring and testing instruments
• Read and work from assembly, electrical, and hydraulic prints and parts-exploded views
• Dismantle, inspect, and rebuild devices using hoists, cranes, hand and power tools
• Adjust functional parts and control instruments using levels, plumb bobs, straightedges, and precision tools
• Fabricate repair parts using machine shop instrumentation and equipment when needed
• Execute preventive maintenance across engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machinery per manufacturer's specs and engineering drawings
• Actively work to eliminate unexpected breakdowns and reduce recurring failures
• Identify and implement machine modifications and process improvements that raise reliability and efficiency
• Manage spare parts inventory — anticipate needs, place and expedite orders, verify receipt
• Maintain accurate CMMS records, work orders, and After-Action Reviews (AAR)
• Contribute to standard work development and MPI updates
• Share lessons learned, failure trends, and best practices across shifts
• Train Maintenance Technicians and apprentices on procedures, troubleshooting methods, and safety practices
• Serve as a technical resource on shift; guide teammates through complex issues
• Help onboard new maintenance staff and set them up to succeed
• Share lessons learned, failure trends, and best practices across shifts
• Serve as a technical resource on shift
• Communicate recurring failures or equipment risks to the right partners
• Set the safety example — LOTO, PPE, and Critical Safety Rules are non-negotiable
• Be a stop-the-job voice, and make it safe for teammates to do the same
• Live our High-Performance Culture behaviors

Benefits

• 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 sessions offered each 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 associated employee resource groups that promote representation and belonging
• Leadership, career, and mentorship development programs opportunities at all levels across the organization
• Collaborative and motivating culture rooted in continuous personal and professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED