Technician I Top Cap, Nights, D-Shift (7PM-7AM)[Wed-Fri + Alt Sat]

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 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 Top Cap department on the night D shift, scheduled 7 p.m.–7 a.m., Wednesday through Friday and alternating Saturdays. The work involves monitoring machine settings, gauges, sensors, and operating condition; completing documented preventative maintenance; making mechanical and pneumatic adjustments; recovering error codes; and supporting repairs and process improvements. The technician works with operators on cleaning tasks and minor machine repairs and adjustments, and maintains accurate equipment records. PPE may be required, potentially including a Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, a face mask, a bump cap, or a hazmat suit with respirator. This position is at Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America’s Gigafactory near Reno, Nevada, where the company manufactures cylindrical lithium-ion cells for Tesla electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Pre-employment drug testing is required, and candidates must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

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.
Pre-employment drug testing is required.

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.
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 to proper specifications.
Perform regular preventative maintenance according to documented requirements.
Make ongoing visual and audible observations of machines 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 swapping out parts.
Restore machines to correct operating functions.
Make mechanical and pneumatic adjustments.
Recover machine error codes.
Use hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment while performing duties.
Report faulty operations and defective materials 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.

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.
Lifestyle Spending Account, employee assistance program, virtual health management, and programs and resources related to chronic conditions, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, life stages, and fertility.
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.