Maintenance Apprentice

Panasonic • De Soto, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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.
In this role, the Maintenance Apprentice will be responsible for learning to maintain the production equipment and machinery in proper operating order through preventative maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and basic repair. This role will be exposed to improvement activities and work with the Operations team to facilitate a Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) environment and machine ownership. Additionally, the Maintenance Apprentice is responsible for performing routine maintenance of all machines to prevent mechanical failure.
At the conclusion of the program, Maintenance Apprentices will earn an Associate of Applied Science in Automation Engineer Technology from Kansas City Kansas Community College. Tuition is paid for by Panasonic, and apprentices earn their hourly wage while in class.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of the Ramsay Maintenance Competency Test is required with a score of 40%
• Basic mathematical knowledge and ability to complete standard calculations
• Ability to prepare written documentation in a clear and concise manner
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, flexible environment and take the initiative to learn new tools and concepts quickly
• 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+ years of experience as a maintenance technician

Responsibilities

• Works closely with Program Facilitators, dedicated Trainers, Mentors, and the Panasonic Maintenance and Operations team members to maintain assigned equipment
• Completing the program combined on-the-job training, learning experiences, and education from the technical college program. Ability to learn, retain, and effectively demonstrate various hand tools, including lathes, drill presses, etc.
• Ensures that spare parts are kept in an inventory accurately
• 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
• Performs complex cleaning activities on dismantled equipment and reassembles per OEM specifications
• Performs electrical or mechanical troubleshooting to determine problems in non-functioning electro-mechanical equipment
• 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)
• Conducts initial multimeter readings, performing an insulation megohmmeter test on motors and reading PLC Ladder logic
• Follows all safety procedures and conforms to Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures
• As apprentices, you will be expected to demonstrate a variety of behavioral competencies, many of which are considered employability skills. These skills should be addressed in both the related technical instruction and through the OJT with the help of your supervisor and mentor.

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 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 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 routed in continuous personal and professional growth and much more.

What This Job Offers

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