Multicraft Maintenance Tech – TPM & PLCs

Panasonic Energy in; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

401K retirement plan

Annual bonus program

Employee recognition program

Educational assistance & reimbursement

Job summary

Panasonic Energy in De Soto, Kansas is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep production equipment safe, reliable, and running to standard. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, rapid repair during downtime, and collaboration with Operations to uphold TPM standards.

You will read MPIs, SOPs, and basic prints, perform diagnostics with meters and PLC basics, and contribute to a culture of continuous reliability and safety on the factory floor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or 3 years of maintenance experience.
• Successful Ramsay mechanical assessment.
• LOTO certification and other process certifications, as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment per MPIs, SOPs, and OEM specifications.
• Troubleshoot 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.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Pneumatic systems

Reading prints

PLC ladder logic

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

LOTO certification

PECNA Maintenance Apprenticeship Program

Trade school training

Tools

CMMS

PLC training

Job description

Panasonic Energy in De Soto, Kansas is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep production equipment safe, reliable, and running to standard. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, rapid repair during downtime, and collaboration with Operations to uphold TPM standards.

You will read MPIs, SOPs, and basic prints, perform diagnostics with meters and PLC basics, and contribute to a culture of continuous reliability and safety on the factory floor.