Technician I Visual Inspection, Rotating Days | A-Shift | 7AM-7PM

Panasonic; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time-off

Educational assistance

On-site shuttle

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

Panasonic Energy of North America in Reno, Nevada seeks a Manufacturing Technician I to maintain production machinery via preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, and assist operators. This role is on A Shift in the Maintenance department and supports process improvements.

Candidates should be able to learn SOPs, use hand and power tools, document work, and report faults. Preferred: 2 years of production experience and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak English proficiently.
• Preferred: 2 years of production/manufacturing experience.
• MS Office skills (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check machine settings, gauge readings and sensors regularly.
• Perform preventative maintenance per documented requirements.
• Make visual/audible observations to detect abnormalities.
• Tighten bolts and inspect belts/chains for wear.
• Assist operators with cleaning, minor repairs and adjustments.
• Maintain complete records of work performed on equipment.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety conscious

Education

Some high school education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

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! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world‑class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PENA team today!

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

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

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You

• Health Benefits - Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits - Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) - 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits - Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance - Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs - Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
• Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
• On-site Food Options - Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events
• Free Shuttle - Rides to and from work!

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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