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Panasonic North America Maintenance Apprentice in De Soto, Kansas
Overview
Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background in Maintenance? 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!
Responsibilities
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.
Job Summary:
In this role, the Maintenance Apprentice will be responsible for learning to maintain the production equipment and machinery in proper operating order through preventative maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and basic repair. This role will be exposed to improvement activities and work with the Operations team to facilitate a Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) environment and machine ownership. Additionally, the Maintenance Apprentice is responsible for performing routine maintenance of all machines to prevent mechanical failure.
At the conclusion of the program, Maintenance Apprentices will earn an Associate of Applied Science in Automation Engineer Technology from Kansas City Kansas Community College. Tuition is paid for by Panasonic, and apprentices earn their hourly wage while in class.
Time Requirements:
The schedule for the FAME Program consists of classroom hours two days per week, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The remaining three days are dedicated to on-the-job training, the timing of which will be determined by Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.
FAME Program Requirements:
Successful Candidates to the Maintenance Apprenticeship program will need to apply to the Kansas City FAME Program, complete a Kansas City Community College application, and entrance exam.
Essential Duties:
Works closely with Program Facilitators, dedicated Trainers, Mentors, and the Panasonic Maintenance and Operations team members to maintain assigned equipment
Completing the program combined on-the-job training, learning experiences, and education from the technical college program. Ability to learn, retain, and effectively demonstrate various hand tools, including lathes, drill presses, etc.
Ensures that spare parts are kept in an inventory accurately
Checks settings, gauge readings, Human Machine Interface (HMI), and sensors regularly to keep machines operating at appropriate specifications
Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines according to documented requirements, such as cleaning and lubricating shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts
Performs complex cleaning activities on dismantled equipment and reassembles per OEM specifications
Performs electrical or mechanical troubleshooting to determine problems in non-functioning electro-mechanical equipment
Suggests, develops, and implements machine modifications and processes to ensure machine and production efficiencies
Maintains accurate records of completed work on the equipment and machines, including After Action Reviews (AAR)
Conducts initial multimeter readings, performing an insulation megohmmeter test on motors and reading PLC Ladder logic
Follows all safety procedures and conforms to Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures
As apprentices, you will be expected to demonstrate a variety of behavioral competencies, many of which are considered employability skills. These skills should be addressed in both the related technical instruction and through the OJT with the help of your supervisor and mentor.
Competencies:
Alignment 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)
Technical Skills – ability to repair and maintain equipment and machines. Knowledge of various equipment and the general or specific tools required to fix and maintain equipment
Critical thinking skills are crucial – making quick decisions and solving problems correctly and efficiently are essential. While some repairs may be complex or challenging, it is vital to master diagnostic skills and be prepared to be creative and unconventional when necessary.
Attention to detail is crucial in technical work, which requires precision with little room for errors. Maintenance work is often fast paced, requiring a keen troubleshooter to resolve issues and get things running smoothly again quickly.
Administrative; Organizational skills; Interpersonal and Communication skills
Completion Requirements (Panasonic and Program):
- The apprenticeship program is strictly competency-based and requires a minimum of 12 months (2000 hours). Apprentices must demonstrate mastery of all competencies within a maximum period of 2 years (4000 hours). This is in conjunction with 780 hours of recommended related instruction.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Education, Certifications, and Licenses:
Required :
- High school diploma or GED
Preferred :
- None
Essential Qualifications:
Completion of the Ramsay Maintenance Competency Test is required with a score of 40%
Basic mathematical knowledge and ability to complete standard calculations
Ability to prepare written documentation in a clear and concise manner
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, flexible environment and take the initiative to learn new tools and concepts quickly
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
Alignment 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 Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience as a maintenance technician
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:
- To ensure health and safety in the workplace and for employee protection, wearing PPE is required and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. A respirator fit test will be required based on functional area.
Physical Demands:
Physical Activities: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 20%
Walk: 30%
Stand: 50%
Required Lifting and Carrying: Rare (<1%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%), Continuous (67-100%)
For this position, the required frequency is:
Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional
Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional
Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional
Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Occasional
The above-mentioned description, in combination with all program requirements, is not exhaustive and should not be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, work conditions, and training programs associated with this position. Instead, it is intended to accurately reflect the general nature and level necessary to meet the requirements successfully.
Who We Are:
Meet Panasonic Energy (https://careers.na.panasonic.com/life-at-panasonic) ! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-x_hDfMqb0) .
This is an exciting time to join us as we expand our operations to De Soto, Kansas and build the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. We will provide you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.
As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.
Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.
We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.
In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.
We Take Opportunity Seriously:
At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.
We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!
Where You'll Be:
For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.
Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:
Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:
Highly inclusive and class-leading healthcare options to include family planning, mental health, and pet insurance
Employee assistance programs that support total well-being with complimentary session offered each and every month
Company-matched and fully vested 401K retirement program that starts immediately from date of enrollment
Annual bonus program, High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
Simplified access to self-guided and representative-supported short and long-term financial wellness and retirement planning
Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program
Inclusion programs and associated employee resource groups that promote representation and belonging
Leadership, career, and mentorship development programs opportunities at all levels across the organization
Collaborative and motivating culture routed in continuous personal and professional growth and much more.
Supplemental Information:
Pre-employment drug testing is required.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
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.
Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.
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