Controls Technician

Panasonic Energy; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 34,440 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Employee assistance programs

401K retirement program

Annual bonus program

Educational Assistance & Reimbursement

Diversity and inclusion programs

Leadership and mentorship programs

Culture of personal and professional增长

Job summary

Panasonic Energy in De Soto, Kansas, seeks a Controls Technician to maintain production equipment and ensure proper operation through preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting. This multi-craft role supports a TPM environment and machine ownership across the Operations team.

The technician performs routine maintenance, checks sensors and HMIs, and addresses issues to prevent mechanical failure. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a maintenance technician.
• Proficiency in English with reading, writing, and speaking.
• Basic mathematical skills for standard calculations.
• Willingness to pass Ramsay testing assessment.
• Ability to quickly learn the organization’s production processes.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with Maintenance team members and Operations team members to maintain equipment.
• Checks settings, gauge readings, HMI, and sensors to keep machines operating at specifications.
• Performs regular preventative maintenance on machines per documented requirements (cleaning, lubricating).
• Completes visual and audible observations to detect abnormalities and address repairs.
• Tightens bolts and inspects belts and chains for wear and proper tension.
• Changes belts, filters, and other replaceable parts as needed.
• Greases and lubricates fittings, joints, unions, and motors as required.
• Performs complex cleaning on dismantled equipment and reassembles per OEM specs.

Skills

Maintenance technician experience

English proficiency

Basic math skills

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting basics

Job description

Job Description

Controls Technician – Panasonic Energy – De Soto, Kansas

Job Summary

In this role, the Controls Technician is responsible for maintaining the production equipment and machinery in proper operating order through preventative maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and basic repair. This is a Multi-Craft position. The technician will work with the Operations team to facilitate a Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) environment and machine ownership. Additionally, the Technician is responsible for performing routine maintenance of all machines to prevent mechanical failure. 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.

Compensation

$29.50

Shift Needs

• B-Shift 6:30pm - 7:15am or 6:45pm - 7:30am (Sun, Mon, Tues, Alternating Wed)
• D-Shift 6:30pm - 7:15am or 6:45pm - 7:30am (Alternating Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat)

Current Shift Availability

• B-Shift 6:30pm - 7:15am or 6:45pm - 7:30am (Sun, Mon, Tues, Alternating Wed)
• D-Shift 6:30pm - 7:15am or 6:45pm - 7:30am (Alternating Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat)

Essential Duties

• Works closely with Maintenance team members and Operations team members to maintain PENA equipment
• Checks settings, gauge readings, Human Machine Interface (HMI), and sensors regularly to keep machines operating at appropriate specifications
• Performs regular preventative maintenance on machines according to documented requirements such as cleaning and lubricating shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts
• Completes visual and audible observations to detect any machine abnormalities and to address and create scheduled repairs
• Tightens bolts and inspects belts and chains for wear and tear for proper tensions
• Changes belts, filters, and other replaceable parts as needed
• Greases and or lubricates fittings, joints, unions, and motors as required
• Performs complex cleaning activities on dismantled equipment and reassembles per OEM specifications

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.

Must-Haves

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a maintenance technician
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast‑paced, flexible environment and take the initiative to learn new tools and concepts quickly.
• Proficiency in the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking.
• Basic mathematical skills with the ability to perform standard calculations.
• Successfully pass a Ramsay testing assessment.
• Ability to quickly learn the organization’s production processes.
• Intuitive, adaptable, creative, and collaborative with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A team‑oriented mindset with openness to learning and accepting guidance.

Nice‑to‑Haves

• 4 + years of experience
• Competition of PECNA maintenance apprentice program
• Prior exposure to a manufacturing/production environment.
• PLC experience
• Resilient, self‑motivated and able to work well under pressure.

Benefits & Perks

• Highly inclusive and class‑leading healthcare options to include family planning, mental health, and pet insurance
• Employee assistance programs that support total well‑being with complimentary session offered each and every month
• Company‑matched and fully vested 401K retirement program that starts immediately from date of enrollment
• 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
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and associated employee resource groups that promote representation and belonging
• Leadership, career, and mentorship development programs opportunities at all levels across the organization
• Collaborative and motivating culture routed in continuous personal and professional growth

Supplemental Information

Pre‑employment drug testing is required.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.