Maintenance Technician – Reliability & TPM Champion

Panasonic Energy; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly inclusive healthcare options

Employee assistance programs

401K retirement program

Annual bonus program

Educational Assistance & Reimbursement

Inclusion programs and ERGs

Mentorship and career development

Job summary

Panasonic Energy is hiring a Maintenance Technician for its De Soto, Kansas facility to keep production equipment safe, reliable, and running to standard. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems, and support TPM initiatives on the line.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of maintenance experience or completed the PECNA Apprenticeship, with English proficiency and the ability to read MPIs, SOPs, and basic electrical prints.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of maintenance experience, completion of the PECNA Maintenance Apprenticeship Program, or completion of the Skilled Machine Technician Apprentice program.
• Working proficiency across mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Working-level English proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking, and basic mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment per MPIs, SOPs, and OEM specifications.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues.
• Check machine settings, gauge readings, HMI, and sensor data to maintain operating specifications.
• Detect equipment abnormalities through visual and audible observations and complete corrective actions.
• Use hand tools, power tools, electric meters, and precision measuring devices to diagnose and repair equipment.
• Take initial multimeter readings and interpret basic PLC ladder logic to isolate equipment issues.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and After Action Reviews (AARs).
• Suggest and implement equipment modifications that improve reliability, safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Develop, follow, and improve Standard Work processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with workflow alignment by following established processes, supporting team operations, and communicating effectively with shift leaders.
• Work collaboratively with Production teams to promote TPM and machine ownership.
• Support first-line care coaching and operator development.
• Communicate and escape equipment failures, faulty operations, and defective materials promptly.
• Assist Operations in minimizing downtime and improving equipment performance.

Skills

Reading MPIs/SOPs

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Ramsay mechanical assessment

LOTO certification

Associate's degree

PECNA Maintenance Apprenticeship

Trade school / vocational training

PLC training or certification

PECNA-approved technical training

Job description

Panasonic Energy is hiring a Maintenance Technician for its De Soto, Kansas facility to keep production equipment safe, reliable, and running to standard. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems, and support TPM initiatives on the line.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of maintenance experience or completed the PECNA Apprenticeship, with English proficiency and the ability to read MPIs, SOPs, and basic electrical prints.