Maintenance Technician - Level 3 Assembly -Shift; Days-Sun, Mon, Tues & Wed

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Maintenance Technician – Level 3? 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!

Shift: A-Shift Days 7AM-7PM (Sun, Mon, Tues & Every Other Wed)

Summary:

Join us at 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.

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. This role works closely with Operations to ensure reliable equipment performance and minimal downtime. The technician participates in improvement activities and supports the implementation of Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) and machine ownership initiatives.

This position requires strong technical skills, teamwork, and adherence to all safety and quality standards within a manufacturing environment.

• Works closely with the Operations teams to maintain PECNA equipment
• Checks settings, gauge readings, Human Machine Interface (HMI), and sensors regularly to keep machines operating at specifications
• Performs regular preventive maintenance per documented requirements (e.g., cleaning, lubricating shafts, bearings, gears)
• Tightens bolts, inspects belts/chains for wear and tension, changes belts, filters, and other replaceable parts as needed
• Greases or lubricates fittings, joints, unions, and motors as required
• Performs complex cleaning activities on dismantled equipment and reassembles per OEM specifications
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and 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

• 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 to determine problems in non‑functioning electro‑mechanical equipment
• Uses hand/power tools, electric 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 actively works to eliminate them
• Assists in developing new Standard Work when required

• Able to train others at the same or lower level

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

• Maintains accurate records of completed work, including After Action Reviews (AAR)
• Ensures compliance with all safety regulations, standard operating procedures, and company quality policies
• Follows 6S workplace organization standards and maintains a clean, safe, and well‑organized work area
• Adheres to all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements

• To ensure health and safety in the workplace, wearing PPE is required and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. A respirator fit test will be required based on functional area.