Equipment Specialist I - Days

Panasonic•Sparks, NV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Specialist I utilizes mechanical and data analysis skills to support production and the engineering team to reduce defect, increase productivity and create a safe environment. This person will utilize PDCA cycles to identify problems, investigate and troubleshoot. Operation and understanding of the machine must be understood for recovery and verification of the machine after being worked on. Equipment Specialist I will learn various machines and will work to be able to act on 60-80% of mechanical problems that occur. Working closely with engineering this person will provide information, data and/or support to implement countermeasures to machines.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) and/or two years technical training
Computer skills and experience with Microsoft Suite Programs, Tableau and MES.
Must be accurate and a detail-oriented team player
Demonstration of mechanical aptitude and understanding of generic parts, electrical, hydraulics and mechanical equipment
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers. common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

Nice To Haves

2-year Associates degree in electronic technology or equivalent experience
2-3 years manufacturing experience with deep understanding of manufacturing equipment, programming, maintenance, and repair
Experience is electrical maintenance
Experience interpreting PLC ladder logic
JMP/Python or other data analysis tool experience
Understands basic lean 6 sigma principles
Has experience in welding, fabricating, repair or similar work
Data analysis to identify issues and implement countermeasure immediately followed by permanent corrective action
Can interpret mechanical or electrical drawings

Responsibilities

Follows all company and departmental policies and procedures.
Must be able to maintain active communication with management and other employees about all job-related concerns and informs the Lead/Supervisor when problems occur.
Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
Aids in root cause analysis following the PDCA process
Regularly checks data to identify problems and to verify actions
Uses graphs and basic excel skills to interpret data
Uses machine knowledge to identify mechanism which can cause defect, alarm, etc.
Understand basic mechanism of common mechanical parts within machines for example sensors, bearings, gearboxes, linear guides, conveyors, etc.
Demonstrates the application of precision tools like dial indicator, caliper, micrometer, etc.
Routinely does tasks like installation of improvement parts, taking measurements, repairing machines, reducing defects or alarms, improving productivity, etc.
Communicates with production and maintenance team to coordinate work
Maintains complete and accurate records of all work done on the equipment and machines
Communicates with team members promptly and accurately. Complete pass-down of unfinished tasks to another shift accurately and informative
Provides training or completes audits when needed
Takes direction and can execute tasks
Other duties may be assigned