Maintenance Technician – Level 3 Electrode D-Shift; Nights-Thurs, Fri, Sat & Rotating Wed

Maintenance Technician – Level 3 Electrode D-Shift

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Job: Maintenance Technician Level 3 Electrode

Shift: 7PM-7AM Nights, D‑Shift (Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Every Other Wednesday)

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.

The Maintenance Technician – Level 3 is a multi‑craft role responsible for moderately complex repair and maintenance of production equipment and mechanical systems. This position diagnoses, troubleshoots, tests, and repairs equipment failures to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime. The technician completes preventive maintenance to keep machinery and mechanical equipment in good working order. This role requires strong technical expertise, problem‑solving skills, and collaboration with operations and maintenance teams.

Functional Operations:

• Ensures operation of machinery by completing preventive maintenance on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines
• Follows diagrams, sketches, manuals, and specifications to troubleshoot malfunctions
• Removes defective parts using hoists, cranes, and hand/power tools, inspecting form, function, and condition
• Adjusts functional parts and control instruments using precision tools (hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, straightedges)
• Operates and maintains tools and equipment in assigned areas
• Capable of working all scheduled shifts

Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement:

• Locates sources of mechanical problems by observing devices, listening for issues, and using precision instruments
• Performs moderate electrical or mechanical troubleshooting on non‑functioning electro‑mechanical equipment
• Reads assembly, electrical, and hydraulic prints, as well as mechanical parts drawings
• Determines dimensional changes in parts using calipers, micrometers, and measuring instruments
• Controls downtime by advising production workers on preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by responding to questions and requests
• Documents and communicates actions, irregularities, and continuing needs among work teams

Training & Team Support:

• Able to train others at the same or lower level

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Communication:

• Collaborates with cross‑functional teams to resolve issues promptly
• Supports implementation of industry‑standard compliant processes and procedures

Quality, Safety, & Compliance:

• Maintains accurate records of completed work, including After Action Reviews (AAR)
• Ensures compliance with all safety regulations, standard operating procedures, and company quality policies
• Follows 6S workplace organization standards and maintains a clean, safe, and well‑organized work area
• Adheres to all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

• To ensure health and safety in the workplace and for employee protection, wearing PPE is a possibility and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face…