Technician I Electrode Days Rotating, A-Shift (7AM-7PM)

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America in Sparks, NV seeks a Technician I to maintain production machinery through preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting. You will also perform operator duties as needed in a fast-paced battery-manufacturing setting.

The role requires at least 2 years in production, strong English skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Expect on-site work with exposure to PPE requirements and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have working-level knowledge of English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Minimum of 2 years of production or manufacturing experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Check settings, gauge readings, and sensors regularly to keep machines operating at proper specifications.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines according to documented requirements.
• Make visual and audible observations to detect abnormalities and report them.
• Tighten bolts and inspect belts and chains for wear and proper tension.
• Perform simple machinist duties including cleaning, lubrication, and oil changes.
• Restore machines to correct operating functions and make adjustments as needed.
• Maintain records of all maintenance work on equipment and machines.

Skills

English proficiency

Production experience

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some high school education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Technician I? Then we're looking for you!

Responsibilities

Job Title:
Technician I

Shift:
A Shift

Department:
Maintenance

Job Summary:
The Manufacturing Technician maintains the production machinery in proper operating order through preventative maintenance and has demonstrated knowledge up to 10% of SOPs within a specific manufacturing process. This role will be exposed to troubleshooting, repair, and improvement activities. Will also be required to perform the functions of an operator.

Essential Duties

• Check settings, gauge readings, and sensors regularly to keep machines operating at proper specifications
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines according to documented requirements
• Make continuing visual and audible observations of the machines to detect any abnormalities
• Tighten bolts and inspects belts and chains for wear and tear for proper tensions
• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities such as periodic cleaning and lubrication of machines, change oil and swap out parts
• Restore machines to correct operating functions
• Make the needed mechanical and pneumatic adjustments
• Ability to recover all error codes
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Report faulty operations and defective material to proper supervision
• Support modifications to the machines and overall process to help increase the efficiency and production of the department
• Partner with operators on how to complete cleaning tasks, minor repairs and adjustments to the machines
• Maintain complete and accurate records of all work done on the equipment and machines

Personal Protective Equipment (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.

Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education

• Basic/Required: Some high school education
• Preferred: High School Diploma, GED (General Education Development) or equivalent

Essential Qualifications

• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of production or manufacturing experience
• Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite, including, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel
• Resilient and self-motivated
• Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

Preferred License(s)

• None

Preferred Certification(s)

• None

Physical Demands

Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)

• Sit: 20%
• Walk: 20%
• Stand: 50%
• Lift: 10%

Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)

• Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent
• Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent
• Up to 35 lbs.: Frequent
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Frequent

About Us

Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA) is collaborating with Tesla at a massive battery factory near Reno, Nevada which is known for its quality of life and expansive outdoor adventures. Panasonic's role at the Gigafactory is to manufacture and supply cylindrical lithium-ion cells to Tesla for their electric vehicles and energy storage systems.

Over the past few years, the Gigafactory has grown to the largest lithium-ion battery factory in the world. Together with our partner Tesla, we continue to revolutionize the lithium-ion battery space and accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy and transportation.

Our mission at PENA is to make the vision of affordable Electric Vehicles a reality by producing the world’s safest, high quality, and lowest cost batteries. Through this effort we will create a clean energy society and our products will change society’s use of and perceptions of electric power.

In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

Supplemental Information

Pre-employment drug testing is required. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy of North America.

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