Entry-Level Industrial Equipment Technician

Panasonic Corporation of North America; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

401K retirement plan

Annual bonus program

Education Assistance

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America is expanding in De Soto, Kansas, building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. The Equipment Technician I will support reliability, reduce defects, and improve productivity through mechanical troubleshooting and data analysis in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to perform routine repairs, document activity, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent hands-on mechanical training.
• Ability to read technical documents and manuals.
• Experience with shop equipment maintenance and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment under established procedures.
• Perform equipment recovery and verify machine functionality after maintenance.
• Assist with equipment modifications and improvements and document results.
• Participate in PDCA-based problem solving and data analysis to drive improvements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Communication

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Electronic Technology

Tools

MES

Excel

PLC training

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America is expanding in De Soto, Kansas, building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. The Equipment Technician I will support reliability, reduce defects, and improve productivity through mechanical troubleshooting and data analysis in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to perform routine repairs, document activity, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.