Machine Operator (night Shift)

Job Description Machine Operator is responsible for operating automated high-speed lithium-ion battery production machines within clean-room environments. Responsibilities include machine maintenance, ensuring the cleanliness of work areas, and facilitating the safe and efficient production of high-quality batteries. Additionally, machine operators perform basic equipment cleaning and maintenance procedures. Shift Availability D-Shift 6:30pm - 7:15am or 6:45pm - 7:30am (Alternating Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat) Essential Duties Initiate, operate, recover, and shut down machines Diagnose and troubleshoot machine errors following specified escalation procedures. Utilize hand tools and precision measuring instruments to perform basic maintenance and uphold quality control standards. Perform duties and responsibilities in strict adherence to safety policies and procedures. Maintain a clean and secure work area following the 6S principles (Sort, Shine, Set in Order, Standardize, Sustain, Safety). Understanding of department workflows and processes Ensure the prompt fulfillment of requests and the timely delivery of materials, supplies, and spare parts to the production floor. Provide assistance to Maintenance Technicians in executing basic preventative maintenance procedures. Monitor processes and conduct continuous image inspections and visual quality checks to ensure compliance with acceptance standards. Ability to execute work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Complete end of day reporting and documentation as required. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and maintenance, to identify and resolve quality issues in a timely manner. Report quality issues, concerns, or deviations from standards to Supervisors and Engineers in a timely manner. Maintain detailed inspection, quality issues and deviation records as required. Ensure adherence to quality, general plant and PECNA policies and procedures. Ensure area cleanliness and 6S standards are met. Ability to train others at same or lower level within functional area. Ability to work all scheduled shifts. Ability to meet the physical demands and the PPE requirements of the role. No authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, reward, or discipline other employees. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is mandatory including equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. Respirator fit test will be required based on functional area. Qualifications Education : High school diploma, GED (General Education Development) or 2 years of prior experience in a functional area Essential Qualifications Proficient in the English language, encompassing adeptness in reading, writing, and verbal communication. Previous experience in a warehouse/manufacturing environment, automation, or assembly is preferred. Ability to analyze, estimate workload and perform multi-tasking Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals Work within the Metric and Standard systems of measurement Basic skills in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook) preferred Preferred Qualifications 1-2 years of prior experience in functional area Demonstrated Standard Work and Job Instruction training completion, including familiarity with Kaizen and active participation in Standard Work Improvement activities. Proficiency with hand tools, technical instructions, and quality control. Physical Demands During the standard workday, the employee must be capable of performing the specified activities for 100% of the workday: Sit: 5% Walk: 10% Stand: 75% Lift: 10% Required Lifting and Carrying: 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.: Occasional Team-lift only (over 35 lbs) Occasional Benefits & Perks 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 Employee events Collaborative and motivating culture routed in continuous personal and professional growth and much more. Location DeSoto, Kansas EEO Statement 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 characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Supplemental Information Pre-employment drug testing is required. Our company processes candidate data in line with our Candidate & Recruitment Privacy Notice. You can view it at: By submitting your application, you confirm that the information you provide is accurate and that you have read our Candidate & Recruitment Privacy Notice, which explains how we collect, use, share, and retain your personal data and how you can exercise your rights. #J-18808-Ljbffr Panasonic Energy