Maintenance Technician – Level 3 Winding D-Shift

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? We are seeking a Maintenance Technician – Level 3 with a strong background to join Panasonic Energy (PECNA) in De Soto, Kansas. This role involves maintaining production equipment, supporting TPM and machine ownership initiatives, and contributing to a safe, high‑quality manufacturing environment.

Summary

Join Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, building the world’s largest lithium‑ion battery factory. Contribute to the future of electric vehicles through maintaining equipment, improving performance, and enabling efficient operations.

Our facility near the Kansas City Metro will be a hub for green energy innovation. If you are passionate about sustainability and want to impact the future of energy and transportation, join our dynamic team.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician – Level 3 is a multi‑craft role responsible for maintaining production equipment and machinery via preventative maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and basic repair. This position works with Operations to ensure reliable equipment performance and minimal downtime and participates in improvement activities and TPM initiatives. Strong technical skills, teamwork, and adherence to safety and quality standards are required.

Essential Duties

Functional Operations

• Collaborates with Operations to maintain PECNA equipment
• Checks settings, readings, HMI, and sensors to keep machines within specifications
• Performs regular preventative maintenance per documented requirements (e.g., cleaning, lubricating bearings, gears)
• Tightens bolts, inspects belts/chains for wear, and replaces parts as needed
• Lubricates fittings, joints, unions, and motors as required
• Performs complex cleaning on dismantled equipment and reassembles per OEM specifications
• Maintains shop and production areas, parts, tools, and supplies in a 6S environment
• Operates and maintains tools and equipment in assigned areas
• Capable of working all scheduled shifts

Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Performs basic troubleshooting to replace worn or broken parts
• Conducts visual and audible observations to detect abnormalities and schedule repairs
• Examines machine parts to detect wear and imperfections
• Performs basic electrical or mechanical troubleshooting on non‑functioning electro‑mechanical equipment
• Uses hand/power tools, meters, measuring devices, and material handling equipment
• Identifies faulty operations and defective material; escalates issues to supervisors
• Conducts initial multimeter readings of motors and reads PLC ladder logic
• Identifies causes of unexpected breakdowns and works to eliminate them
• Assists in developing new Standard Work when required

Training & Team Support

• Able to train others at the same or lower level

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborates with cross‑functional teams to resolve issues promptly
• Supports implementation of industry‑standard compliant processes and procedures

Quality, Safety, & Compliance

• Maintains accurate records of completed work
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations, SOPs, and quality policies
• Follows 6S workplace organization standards and maintains a clean, safe, and well‑organized work area
• Adheres to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and PPE requirements

PPE Requirements

• Wearing PPE as required, including items such as safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and respirator where applicable

Additional

The foregoing description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or work conditions.

Education

• Required: High School Diploma, GED, or 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Preferred: Associate degree or higher in a technical discipline (e.g., Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology)

Essential Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant maintenance or technical experience
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, flexible environment and learn new tools quickly
• Successful completion of mechanical or electrical aptitude assessment
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Basic mathematical skills and ability to perform standard calculations
• Ability to understand the organization’s production…