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

Panasonic•Sparks, NV

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technician I 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 includes exposure to troubleshooting, repair, and improvement activities, and also requires performing operator functions. The position is in the Maintenance Visual Inspection department and works a rotating day C-shift schedule from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The technician checks machine settings, gauges, and sensors; observes equipment for abnormalities; performs scheduled maintenance and simple machinist tasks; restores machines to proper operation; and makes mechanical and pneumatic adjustments. The role uses hand and power tools, electric meters, and material-handling equipment. Technicians report faulty operations and defective material, support equipment and process modifications to improve efficiency and production, partner with operators on cleaning and minor repairs, and maintain accurate equipment work records. PPE may be required and may include a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, or a full hazmat suit with respirator. The role includes frequent lifting and carrying of loads up to 35 pounds and frequent team lifting for loads over 35 pounds. The normal workday includes sitting 20% of the time, walking 20%, standing 50%, and lifting 10%. Panasonic Energy of North America manufactures cylindrical lithium-ion cells at the Gigafactory near Reno, Nevada, in collaboration with Tesla. The company states its mission is to produce safe, high-quality, low-cost batteries to support electric vehicles and a clean-energy society.

Requirements

Some high school education is required.
Working-level knowledge of English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Ability to perform essential job functions 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.
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 machine settings, gauge readings, and sensors regularly to keep machines operating within specifications.
Perform preventative maintenance 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 tasks, including cleaning and lubricating machines, changing oil, and swapping out parts.
Restore machines to correct operating functions.
Make required 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 and process modifications to increase 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 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.
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.