Technician II Formation

Overview

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Responsibilities

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Technician II maintains the production machinery in proper operating order through preventative maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and less complex repair. This role will be exposed to improvement activities and Manufacturing Technician II will need to have all certifications of a Manufacturing Technician I in addition be capable (at times asked) to perform the functions of an operator. Manufacturing Technician II will have demonstrated knowledge between 10-20% of SOPs within a specific manufacturing process.

The Manufacturing Technician II maintains the production machinery in proper operating order through preventative maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and less complex repair. This role will be exposed to improvement activities and Manufacturing Technician II will need to have all certifications of a Manufacturing Technician I in addition be capable (at times asked) to perform the functions of an operator. Manufacturing Technician II will have demonstrated knowledge between 10-20% of SOPs within a specific manufacturing process.

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 more complex cleaning activities of equipment where tear down is required

• Basic troubleshooting with equipment & machinery include the following responsibilities:

• Confer with machine operators to determine the nature of the problem

• Inspect the external parts of the machine for any jams, breakage, and abnormal vibrations that may be causing the problem

• Inspect the internal components of the machine by the disassembly of certain machinery parts

• Examine the form, texture, and dimensions of the machine parts to detect wear and/or imperfections

• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines, and basic understanding of electrical

• Restore machines to correct operating function

• Make the needed mechanical and pneumatic adjustments

• Diagnose basic problems, replace, or repair parts, test and perform any necessary adjustments

• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties

• Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision

• Advocate for reducing downtime and quality deficiencies within the line and reports any information, along with suggestions for improvement, to the Lead/Supervisor and the appropriate management personnel

• Make suggestions for and helps develop and implement modifications to the machines and process to help increase the efficiency and production of the department

• Instruct operators on how to complete minor repairs and adjustments to the machines

• Maintain complete and accurate records of all work done on the equipment and machines

• undefined 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. The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred Education: Basic: High School Diploma or GEDPreferred: Two years technical training or two years related work experience in manufacturing or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience Essential Qualifications: Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English Preferred Qualifications: · PLC experience desired· Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite, including, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel· Resilient and self-motivatedAlignment 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% Tools and/or Equipment: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)· Keyboard/Computer: Occasional· Office Equipment: Occasional· Phone Occasional 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 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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