Technician I Winding PM M-F 6:30AM-3:00PM
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 and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This is an onsite role at Panasonic Energy's De Soto, Kansas operations. Work may require personal protective equipment, potentially including 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.
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 U.S. 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 settings, gauge readings, and sensors regularly to keep machines operating at proper specifications.
- Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines 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 simple machinist duties, including periodic cleaning and lubrication, changing oil, and swapping out parts.
- Restore machines to correct operating functions.
- Make necessary mechanical and pneumatic adjustments.
- 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 appropriate supervision.
- Support machine and process modifications to 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
- Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
- 401(k) retirement 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.
- Health management and wellbeing programs, including a Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition support, neurodiversity resources, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources.
- High5 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
