Technician I Visual Inspection, Rotating Days | A-Shift | 7AM-7PM

Panasonic•Sparks, NV

8d•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 is exposed to troubleshooting, repair, and improvement activities and also performs operator functions. The position is in the Maintenance department on A Shift, listed as rotating days, 7 AM–7 PM. The work involves routine machine checks and preventative maintenance, observing equipment for abnormalities, restoring proper operation, making mechanical and pneumatic adjustments, and supporting equipment and process improvements. Technicians use hand and power tools, electric meters, and material-handling equipment, report faulty operations and defective material, work with operators on cleaning and minor repairs, and maintain accurate equipment records. PPE may be required and may include a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, a face mask, a bump cap, or a full hazmat suit with respirator. The role includes the physical activities and lifting requirements described in the posting. Panasonic Energy of North America manufactures cylindrical lithium-ion cells for Tesla at a battery factory near Reno, Nevada. The company describes its mission as producing safe, high-quality, low-cost batteries to support electric vehicles and a clean energy society.

Requirements

Some high school education.
Working-level knowledge of English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Valid authorization to work in the United States without restriction.
Pre-employment drug testing is required.

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 settings, gauge readings, and sensors regularly to keep machines operating within proper specifications.
Perform preventative maintenance on machines according to documented requirements.
Make continuing visual and audible observations of machines to detect abnormalities.
Tighten bolts and inspect belts and chains for wear and proper tension.
Perform simple machinist duties, including periodic cleaning and lubrication, changing oil, and swapping parts.
Restore machines to correct operating functions.
Make mechanical and pneumatic adjustments as needed.
Recover all error codes.
Use hand and power tools, electric meters, and material-handling equipment to perform duties.
Report faulty operations and defective material to proper supervision.
Support machine and process modifications to help improve department 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.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Voluntary 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 leave, and parental and caregiver leave.
Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
Lifestyle Spending Account, employee assistance program, virtual health management, chronic condition support, neurodiversity resources, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life-stage and fertility resources; availability begins the first day of the month following the start date for eligible employees.
Employee recognition and awards platform, with quarterly and annual recognition.
Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
On-site cafes, snack and beverage kitchens, vendor visits, and employee events.
Free shuttle rides to and from work.