Maintenance Technician - Level 3

About the role

Join Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Technician – Level 3 is a multi-craft position responsible for maintaining production equipment and machinery in proper operating order through preventative maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and basic repair under routine guidance.

• Work closely with Operations teams to maintain PECNA equipment
• Perform maintenance tasks following established procedures, work instructions, and guidance from senior technicians
• Check settings, gauge readings, Human Machine Interface (HMI), and sensors regularly to keep machines operating within specifications
• Perform regular preventative maintenance per documented requirements
• Tighten bolts, inspect belts/chains for wear and tension, and replace belts, filters, and other consumable components as needed
• Grease or lubricate fittings, joints, unions, and motors as required
• Perform thorough cleaning activities on dismantled equipment and reassemble per OEM specifications under guidance
• Clean, organize, inventory, stock, and maintain shop and production areas, parts, tools, and supplies in a 6S environment
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment in assigned areas

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant maintenance or technical work experience
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, flexible environment and learn new tools and concepts quickly
• Successful completion of Ramsay mechanical or electrical aptitude assessment
• Basic mathematical skills and ability to perform standard calculations
• Ability to learn and understand the organization’s production equipment and processes
• Adaptable, collaborative, and communicative team player with strong problem-solving skills
• Willingness to receive guidance and contribute to a team-oriented culture
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or 2 years of prior experience in functional area
• Preferred Associate degree or higher in a technical discipline (e.g., Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology)
• Lean Manufacturing Certification or Yellow Belt
• Journeyman Certification
• PECNA-approved Technical Training

Skills

• Strong technical skills
• Teamwork and adherence to all safety and quality standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) training and experience (preferred)

Benefits

• Highly inclusive and class-leading healthcare options
• Employee assistance programs that support total well-being
• Company-matched and fully vested 401K retirement program
• Annual bonus program, High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Simplified access to self-guided and representative-supported short and long-term financial wellness and retirement planning
• Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program
• Inclusion programs and associated employee resource groups that promote representation and belonging

Pay

Competitive salaries

Schedule

Variety of scheduled shift hours