Maintenance Technician

Panasonic • De Soto, KS

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is a fully qualified, multi-craft technician responsible for keeping production equipment safe, reliable, and running to standard. You'll execute preventive maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, restore equipment quickly during unplanned downtime, and partner with Operations to maintain a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) culture. This is the role where you step onto the floor as the person the line calls first. You know the equipment, you know the fundamentals, and you're the reason the factory keeps moving. At Panasonic Energy, we're building the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, and our Maintenance Technicians are the reliability engine that makes it possible.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED), or 3 years of maintenance experience.
• Successful Ramsay mechanical assessment.
• LOTO certification and other process certifications, as assigned.
• 2+ years of maintenance experience, completion of the PECNA Maintenance Apprenticeship Program, or completion of the Skilled Machine Technician Apprentice program and a minimum of 6 months as a Skilled Machine Technician.
• Working proficiency across mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and act on MPIs, SOPs, and basic assembly/electrical prints.
• Working-level English proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking, and basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to meet the physical demands and PPE requirements of the role, including a respirator fit test based on functional area and annual recertification.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree
• Completion of the PECNA Maintenance Apprenticeship Program
• Trade school / vocational graduate
• PLC training or certification
• PECNA-approved technical training
• 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior exposure to regulated manufacturing environments.
• PLC troubleshooting exposure, such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens.
• Comfort using CMMS for work orders and PM tracking.
• Alignment with Panasonic's seven core principles.
• NFPA 70E or OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment per MPIs, SOPs, and OEM specifications.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues.
• Check machine settings, gauge readings, HMI, and sensor data to maintain operating specifications.
• Detect equipment abnormalities through visual and audible observations and complete corrective actions.
• Use hand tools, power tools, electric meters, and precision measuring devices to diagnose and repair equipment.
• Take initial multimeter readings and interpret basic PLC ladder logic to isolate equipment issues.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and After Action Reviews (AARs).
• Suggest and implement equipment modifications that improve reliability, safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Develop, follow, and improve Standard Work processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with workflow alignment by following established processes, supporting team operations, and communicating effectively with shift leaders.
• Work collaboratively with Production teams to promote TPM and machine ownership.
• Support first-line care coaching and operator development.
• Communicate and escalate equipment failures, faulty operations, and defective materials promptly.
• Assist Operations in minimizing downtime and improving equipment performance.
• Follow LOTO, PPE, and Critical Safety Rules without shortcuts and speak up when something isn't right.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment using 6S.
• Bring energy, respect, and accountability; demonstrate High-Performance Culture behaviors.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with quality and safety standards.

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 program opportunities at all levels across the organization.
• Collaborative and motivating culture rooted in continuous personal and professional growth, and much more.

What This Job Offers

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