Maintenance Technician - Level 4- Formation -Shift; Days-Sun, Mon, Tues & Rotating Wed

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Maintenance Technician? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! 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 PECNA team today!

Maintenance Technician - Level 4 Formation A-Shift

Shift: Days, A-Shift (7am to 7pm) (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Every other Wednesday)

Job Summary:

Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.

Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.

Essential Duties:

Functional Operations:

• Perform maintenance tasks with minimal supervision following established procedures, work instructions, and safety standards
• Ensure operation of machinery by completing preventive maintenance on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines
• Monitor and verify equipment settings, gauge readings, HMIs, sensors, and system performance to maintain operational specifications
• Troubleshoot equipment issues using diagrams, sketches, manuals, and technical specifications
• Remove and replace defective components using proper tools and material handling equipment (e.g., hoists, cranes)
• Adjust functional components and control instruments using precision tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, levels, straightedges)
• Perform equipment disassembly, cleaning, repair, and reassembly according to OEM specifications
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment in assigned areas

Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement:

• Troubleshoot and resolve routine mechanical and electrical equipment issues independently
• Locate sources of equipment problems using observation, diagnostic tools, and precision instruments
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and hydraulic/pneumatic diagrams
• Perform dimensional and tolerance checks using appropriate measuring instruments
• Analyze equipment performance and identify improvement opportunities to reduce downtime
• Support root cause analysis efforts and contribute to corrective actions for equipment failures
• Escalate complex or system-level issues as needed
• Advise operations personnel on proper equipment use and preventive maintenance practices
• Document and communicate maintenance actions, irregularities, and ongoing issues within work teams
• Support development and improvement of Standard Work and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities

Training & Team Support:

• Provide day-to-day guidance, support, and on-the-job training to Level 3 and peer Level 4 technicians
• Assist in onboarding and skill development of newer team members
• Reinforce standard operating procedures, maintenance practices, and safety standards
• Maintain flexibility to work all scheduled shift hours

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Communication:

• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues and improve performance
• Communicate equipment status, issues, and completed work clearly and effectively
• Support implementation of industry‑standard, compliant processes and procedures
• Coordinate with internal teams and support vendors or contractors as needed

Quality, Safety, & Compliance:

• Maintain accurate records of completed work, including After Action Reviews (AARs) and CMMS documentation
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, SOPs, and company quality policies
• Follow 6S workplace organization standards and maintain a clean, safe, and well‑organized work area
• Adher…