Technician I Formation/VI, Rotating Days | A-Shift | 7AM-7PM

Panasonic•Sparks, NV

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician maintains production machinery in proper operating order through preventative maintenance and has demonstrated knowledge of up to 10% of SOPs within a specific manufacturing process. The role involves exposure to troubleshooting, repair, and improvement activities, and also requires performing operator functions. The position is in the Maintenance Formation/VI department and follows a rotating day shift, A-Shift, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA) collaborates with Tesla at a battery factory near Reno, Nevada, manufacturing cylindrical lithium-ion cells for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. PENA describes its mission as producing safe, high-quality, low-cost batteries to help make affordable electric vehicles a reality and support a clean-energy society. PPE may be required and can include a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, a face mask, a bump cap, or a full hazmat suit with a respirator. Pre-employment drug testing is required, and candidates must have valid authorization to work in the United States without restriction. The employer states that qualified individuals must perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Some high school education is required.
Working-level knowledge of English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must have valid authorization to work in the United States without restriction.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 2 years of production or manufacturing experience.
Skill with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Resilient and self-motivated.
Alignment with Panasonic's seven core principles: contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, and gratitude.

Responsibilities

Check machine settings, gauge readings, and sensors regularly to ensure machines operate to specifications.
Perform preventative maintenance according to documented requirements.
Observe machines visually and audibly to detect abnormalities.
Tighten bolts and inspect belts and chains for wear and proper tension.
Perform basic machinist tasks, including cleaning and lubricating machines, changing oil, and replacing parts.
Restore machines to correct operating function.
Make mechanical and pneumatic adjustments.
Recover all error codes.
Use hand and power tools, electric meters, and material-handling equipment.
Report faulty operations and defective material to appropriate supervision.
Support machine and process modifications to improve departmental efficiency and production.
Partner with operators on cleaning tasks, minor repairs, and machine adjustments.
Maintain complete and accurate records of work performed on equipment and machines.
Perform operator functions as required.