Technician I Formation, Nights, B-Shift (7PM-7AM)[Sun-Mon + Alt Sat]

Panasonic•Sparks, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician maintains the production machinery in proper operating order through preventative maintenance and has demonstrated knowledge up to 10% of SOPs within a specific manufacturing process. This role will be exposed to troubleshooting, repair, and improvement activities. Will also be required to perform the functions of an operator. Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) is collaborating with Tesla at a massive battery factory near Reno, Nevada which is known for its quality of life and expansive outdoor adventures. Panasonic's role at the Gigafactory is to manufacture and supply cylindrical lithium-ion cells to Tesla for their electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Over the past few years, the Gigafactory has grown to the largest lithium-ion battery factory in the world. Together with our partner Tesla, we continue to revolutionize the lithium-ion battery space and accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy and transportation. Our mission at PECNA is to make the vision of affordable Electric Vehicles a reality by producing the world’s safest, high quality, and lowest cost batteries. Through this effort we will create a clean energy society and our products will change society’s use of and perceptions of electric power. In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

Requirements

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

Nice To Haves

Some high school education
High School Diploma, GED (General Education Development) or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years of production or manufacturing experience
Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite, including, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel
Resilient and self-motivated
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)

Responsibilities

Check settings, gauge readings, and sensors regularly to keep machines operating at proper specifications
Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines according to documented requirements
Make continuing visual and audible observations of the machines to detect any abnormalities
Tighten bolts and inspects belts and chains for wear and tear for proper tensions
Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities such as periodic cleaning and lubrication of machines, change oil and swap out parts
Restore machines to correct operating functions
Make the needed mechanical and pneumatic adjustments
Ability to recover all error codes
Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
Report faulty operations and defective material to proper supervision
Support modifications to the machines and overall process to help increase the efficiency and production of the department
Partner with operators on how to complete cleaning tasks, minor repairs and adjustments to the machines
Maintain complete and accurate records of all work done on the equipment and machines

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting
Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave
Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service
Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources
High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus
Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events
Rides to and from work!