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

Overview

Join Panasonic Energy’s team in De Soto, Kansas as a Maintenance Technician – Level 3 (D‑Shift, 7 pm‑7 am). This role focuses on maintaining production equipment and machinery through preventative maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and basic repair under routine guidance while supporting TPM and machine ownership initiatives.

Key duties include:

• Work closely with Operations teams to maintain equipment and follow established procedures.
• Perform preventative maintenance such as cleaning, lubricating, tightening bolts, inspecting belts, and replacing consumables.
• Conduct basic troubleshooting, visual and audible inspections, and basic electrical/mechanical repairs.
• Use hand tools, power tools, electric meters, and other equipment under guidance.
• Maintain 6S workplace organization and support the development of standard work.
• Provide task‑level guidance to peers and support on‑the‑job training.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve issues promptly and communicate status clearly.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work, including After Action Reviews.
• Comply with safety regulations, LOTO requirements, PPE use, and 6S standards.
• Support TPM and continuous improvement activities as directed.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 2+ years of relevant maintenance or technical work experience.
• Successful completion of Ramsay mechanical or electrical aptitude assessment.
• Basic mathematical skills and ability to perform standard calculations.
• Working‑level knowledge of English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Alignment with Panasonic’s core principles.

• Associate degree or higher in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology or related field.
• Lean Manufacturing Certification or Yellow Belt.
• Journeyman Certification.
• PECNA‑approved technical training.
• Completion of PECNA Maintenance Apprenticeship Program.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• PLC training and experience.
• Self‑motivated, resilient, and able to perform under pressure.

• Sit: 10%
• Walk: 40%
• Stand: 50%
• Lifting up to 35 lb. occasional; >35 lb. team‑lift only occasionally.

PPE required includes a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit with a respirator. A respirator fit test will be required.

Pre‑employment drug testing is required. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.