Overview: Do you want to join a team that’s changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Technician I? Then we’re looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today! Responsibilities:
Job Title:
Technician I
Shift:
B Shift
Department:
Maintenance - Electrode Reactive
Job Summary:
The Manufacturing Technician maintains the production machinery in proper operating order through preventative maintenance and has demonstrated knowledge of up to 10% of SOPs within a specific manufacturing process. This role will be exposed to troubleshooting, repair, and improvement activities. Will also be required to perform the functions of an operator.

Essential Duties:

• Check settings, gauge readings, and sensors regularly to keep machines operating at proper specifications
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines according to documented requirements
• Make continuing visual and audible observations of the machines to detect any abnormalities
• Tighten bolts and inspects belts and chains for wear and tear for proper tensions
• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities such as periodic cleaning and lubrication of machines, change oil and swap out parts
• Restore machines to correct operating functions
• Make the needed mechanical and pneumatic adjustments
• Ability to recover all error codes
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Report faulty operations and defective material to proper supervision
• Support modifications to the machines and overall process to help increase the efficiency and production of the department
• Partner with operators on how to complete cleaning tasks, minor repairs and adjustments to the machines
• Maintain complete and accurate records of all work done on the equipment and machines

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

• To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education:

• Basic/Required: Some high school education
• Preferred: High School Diploma, GED (General Education Development) or equivalent

Essential Qualifications:

• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of production or manufacturing experience
• Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Resilient and self-motivated
• Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

Preferred License(s):

• None

Preferred Certification(s):

• None

Physical Demands:

Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)

• Sit: 20%
• Walk: 20%
• Stand: 50%
• Lift: 10%

Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)

• Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent
• Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent
• Up to 35 lbs.: Frequent
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Frequent

WHO WE ARE:

Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you’ll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.
Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.
As an innovative thinker, you’ll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.
Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.
We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.
In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

WHO WE ARE:

Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you’ll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.
Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.
As an innovative thinker, you’ll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.
Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.
We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.
In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

• Check settings, gauge readings, and sensors regularly to keep machines operating at proper specifications
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines according to documented requirements
• Make continuing visual and audible observations of the machines to detect any abnormalities
• Tighten bolts and inspects belts and chains for wear and tear for proper tensions
• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities such as periodic cleaning and lubrication of machines, change oil and swap out parts
• Restore machines to correct operating functions
• Make the needed mechanical and pneumatic adjustments
• Ability to recover all error codes
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Report faulty operations and defective material to proper supervision
• Support modifications to the machines and overall process to help increase the efficiency and production of the department
• Partner with operators on how to complete cleaning tasks, minor repairs and adjustments to the machines
• Maintain complete and accurate records of all work done on the equipment and machine