Technician I Top Cap, Rotating Days | C-Shift | 7AM-7PM

Panasonic•Sparks, NV

6d•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 the SOPs within a specific manufacturing process. The role is exposed to troubleshooting, repair, and improvement activities and is also required to perform operator functions. The position is in the Maintenance department on C Shift, with rotating days and a listed schedule of 7 AM–7 PM. The role involves checking machine settings, gauges, and sensors; carrying out preventative maintenance; observing machinery for abnormalities; performing basic cleaning, lubrication, oil changes, and parts replacement; restoring machinery to proper operation; making mechanical and pneumatic adjustments; recovering error codes; and supporting equipment and process improvements. The technician uses tools and material-handling equipment, reports faults and defective materials, partners with operators on cleaning and minor repairs, and maintains accurate equipment work records. PPE may be required for health and safety and may include a Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, a face mask, a bump cap, or a hazmat suit with a respirator. The job includes frequent lifting of loads up to 35 pounds and frequent team lifting for loads over 35 pounds. The stated normal-workday activity distribution is 20% sitting, 20% walking, 50% standing, and 10% lifting.

Requirements

Some high school education is required.
Working-level English knowledge, including reading, writing, and speaking, is required.
Wear required PPE when needed, which may include safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, a face mask, a bump cap, a Tyvek suit, or a hazmat suit with a respirator.
Frequently lift loads up to 10, 20, and 35 pounds, and frequently team-lift loads over 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 2 years of production or manufacturing experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Resilience and self-motivation.
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 regular 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 basic machinist duties, including cleaning and lubricating machines, 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 proper supervision.
Support machine modifications and overall process improvements to increase 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, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
401(k) retirement savings 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.
Wellbeing programs and resources, 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.
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.