Advanced Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America in Nevada near Reno is seeking a Manufacturing Technician III to maintain production machinery through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, complex repair and process improvements. The role requires 5+ years manufacturing experience and strong electrical maintenance skills.

You will work with operators, document work, and mentor other technicians while adhering to safety and Lean practices to maximize uptime and performance at the Gigafactory

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of manufacturing experience with in depth understanding of manufacturing equipment programming, maintenance and repair.
• Minimum of 3+ years of electrical maintenance experience
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

Responsibilities

• Check settings, gauge readings, and sensors regularly to keep machines operating at proper specifications
• Perform mechanical maintenance with frequent electrical (480V, 208V, 120V, 24VDC) and controls related troubleshooting
• Dismantle machines or equipment using hand tools or power tools to examine parts for defects and repairs or replaces those parts
• Tighten bolts and inspects belts and chains for wear and tear for proper tensions
• Perform more complex cleaning activities of equipment where tear down is required
• Advance troubleshooting with equipment & machinery
• Thorough understanding of maintenance troubleshooting for electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic manufacturing equipment
• Confer with machine operators to determine the nature of the problem
• Inspect the external parts of the machine for any jams, breakage, and abnormal vibrations that may be causing the problem
• Inspect the internal components of the machine by the disassembly of certain machinery parts
• Examine the form, texture, and dimensions of the machine parts to detect wear and/or imperfections
• Restore machines to correct operating function
• Make the needed mechanical and pneumatic adjustments
• Diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test and perform any necessary adjustments
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
• Analyze the down time and quality deficiencies for the line and reports any information, along with suggestions for improvement, to the Lead or Supervisor and the appropriate management personnel
• Make suggestions for and helps develop and implement modifications to the machines and process in-order to help increase the efficiency and production of the department
• Influence operators on how to complete minor repairs and adjustments to the machines
• Assists with training of other Manufacturing Technicians as appropriate
• Maintain complete and accurate records of all work done on the equipment and machines
• Perform special duties as assigned by Maintenance Lead or Supervisor

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Preventative maintenance

Troubleshooting

Machine troubleshooting

English language

Hand & power tools

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Welding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in Electronic Technology or equivalent

Tools

PLC control systems

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America in Nevada near Reno is seeking a Manufacturing Technician III to maintain production machinery through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, complex repair and process improvements. The role requires 5+ years manufacturing experience and strong electrical maintenance skills.

You will work with operators, document work, and mentor other technicians while adhering to safety and Lean practices to maximize uptime and performance at the Gigafactory