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

Panasonic•Sparks, NV

1d•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 requires performing operator functions. The position is in the Maintenance department on A Shift, with the posting title indicating rotating days and a 7AM–7PM schedule. Panasonic Energy of North America manufactures cylindrical lithium-ion cells for Tesla electric vehicles and energy storage systems at the Gigafactory near Reno, Nevada. The company describes its mission as producing safe, high-quality, low-cost batteries to support affordable electric vehicles and a clean-energy society. Pre-employment drug testing is required, and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Requirements

Working-level knowledge of English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Some high school education is required.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. 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.
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 simple machinist duties, including periodic cleaning and lubrication of 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 in performing duties.
Report faulty operations and defective material to proper supervision.
Support machine and process modifications to help 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.