Maintenance Technician I - Top Cap Conversion, Days, M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM
Panasonic · Sparks, NV
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Panasonic (industrial) in Sparks, NV.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1786 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 21 other live reliability postings in Nevada.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 64%
- Automation 27%
- Welding 23%
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This plant: Panasonic in Sparks
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Full description from PanasonicAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Job Title: Maintenance Technician I-Conversion Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM Department: Top Cap Job Summary: The Maintenance Technician - Conversion - modifies production machinery for new cell models and maintains the production machinery in proper operating order through mechanical and electrical hardware changes and has demonstrated knowledge of up to 10% of SOPs within a specific manufacturing process. This role will be exposed to troubleshooting, repair, and improvement activities. Will also be required to perform the functions of an operator. Essential Duties: Perform mechanical and electrical hardware changes to accommodate new cell model
requirements
Measure and adjust cell dimensions to meet cell specifications Inspect, organize, and prepare incoming hardware shipments for upcoming line conversions 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 simple machinist duties and
responsibilities
such as periodic cleaning and lubrication of machines, change oil and swap out parts Restore machines to correct operating functions Make the needed mechanical and pneumatic adjustments Ability to recover all error codes Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties Report faulty operations and defective material to proper supervision Support modifications to the machines and overall process to help increase the efficiency and production of the department Partner with operators on how to complete cleaning tasks, minor repairs and adjustments to the machines Maintain complete and accurate records of all work done on the equipment and machines 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/Required: Some high school education Preferred: High School Diploma, GED (General Education Development) or equivalent Essential
Qualifications
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
Preferred Qualifications
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