Maintenance Technician - Level 3 Formation B-Shift; Nights-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! 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!

Job: Maintenance Technician Level 3 Formation

Shift: 7PM-7AM Nights, B-Shift (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Every Other Wednesday)

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.

The Maintenance Technician – Level 3 is a multi-craft position responsible for maintaining production equipment and machinery in proper operating order through preventative maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and basic repair under routine guidance. The technician works closely with Operations to ensure reliable equipment performance and minimal downtime, participates in improvement activities, and supports the implementation of Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) and machine ownership initiatives.

• Work closely with Operations teams to maintain PECNA equipment
• Perform maintenance tasks following established procedures, work instructions, and guidance from senior technicians
• Check settings, gauge readings, Human Machine Interface (HMI), and sensors regularly to keep machines operating within specifications
• Perform regular preventative maintenance per documented requirements (e.g., cleaning, lubricating shafts, bearings, gears)
• Tighten bolts, inspect belts/chains for wear and tension, and replace belts, filters, and other consumable components as needed
• Grease or lubricate fittings, joints, unions, and motors as required
• Perform thorough cleaning activities on dismantled equipment and reassemble per OEM specifications under guidance
• Clean, organize, inventory, stock, and maintain shop and production areas, parts, tools, and supplies in a 6S environment
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment in assigned areas

• Perform basic troubleshooting to replace worn or broken parts
• Conduct visual and audible inspections to detect abnormalities and support scheduling of repairs
• Examine machine components to detect wear and imperfections
• Assist with basic electrical or mechanical troubleshooting on non-functioning electro‑mechanical equipment under guidance
• Use hand tools, power tools, electric meters, measuring devices, and material handling equipment
• Identify faulty operations and defective material; escalate issues to supervisors as needed
• Conduct initial multimeter readings of motors and gain exposure to PLC ladder logic with guidance
• Support identification of causes of unexpected breakdowns and elevate findings as needed
• Respond to routine equipment issues and support restoration of normal operations
• Escalate non‑routine or unresolved issues to higher‑level technicians
• Assist in developing and updating Standard Work as required

• Provide basic task‑level guidance to peers and support training activities as assigned
• Actively participate in on‑the‑job training and skill development
• Maintain flexibility to work all scheduled shift hours

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve issues promptly
• Support implementation of industry‑standard compliant processes and procedures
• Communicate equipment status, issues, and completed work clearly to operations and maintenance teams

• Maintain accurate records of completed work, including After Action Reviews (AARs)
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, standard operating procedures, and company quality policies
• Follow 6S workplace organization standards and maintain a clean, safe, and well‑organized work area
• Adhere to all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements…