SAMUEL A. LEWIS
Overland Park,USA
Summary
Skilled Machine Technician with hands-on experience operating, troubleshooting, and coordinating automated lithium-ion battery manufacturing operations at Panasonic Energy. Frequently serves in a lead capacity within Formation and Automatic Packing, coordinating operator assignments, production priorities, lot flow, equipment recovery, and shift handoffs. Acts as a primary point of communication between operators, Technical Associates, Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and other support teams to resolve equipment and process issues and minimize downtime. Strong working knowledge of Battery Refill, palletizing, conveyors, automated material handling, and MES-controlled production flow. Recognized for strong operational knowledge, troubleshooting ability, and the ability to keep production organized during equipment failures and changing production conditions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Skilled Machine Technician (SMT-1)
Panasonic Energy
De Soto, USA
01.2025 - Current
- Operate and troubleshoot automated battery manufacturing equipment, including Battery Refill systems.
- Resolved equipment faults and abnormal conditions to ensure timely production recovery.
- Helped establish operational techniques and write Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
- Monitored interconnected automated equipment to facilitate production flow and reduce downtime.
- Collaborated with Maintenance Technicians, Technical Associates, Manufacturing Engineers, and Quality Personnel to identify and resolve equipment and process issues.
- Follow lockout/tagout procedures, safety requirements, technical instructions, and established operating standards in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Panel Builder / Field Service Technician
Shick Esteve
Kansas City, USA
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Constructed and wired industrial electrical control panels based on schematics and layout drawings, ensuring compliance with specifications.
- Installed and serviced electrical and mechanical components in industrial material-handling systems, enhancing operational reliability.
- Troubleshot equipment in shop and field environments, developing practical electrical and mechanical problem-solving skills.
QuickLane Technician
Zeck Ford
Leavenworth, USA
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Executed routine and preventive maintenance on Ford and various other vehicles to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Maintained Leadership Role for optimal operational performance and efficiency.
- Collaborated with service advisors to ensure accurate repair recommendations.
Education
Mill Valley High School
Shawnee, KSSkills
- Extensive Experience with, and Knowledge of Battery Refill Systems and Panasonic Formation Operations
- Equipment Fault Recovery
- Process Knowledge and Experience
- Production Efficiency
- Strong Process Priority Selection Judgement
- Ability to Take on Leadership Roles and Influence Teams of People
- Mechanical and Electrical Troubleshooting
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Industrial Procedure Knowledge
- Reading schematics
- Wiring diagrams
Timeline
Skilled Machine Technician (SMT-1)
Panasonic Energy
01.2025 - Current
Panel Builder / Field Service Technician
Shick Esteve
03.2021 - 09.2021
QuickLane Technician
Zeck Ford
01.2018 - 12.2019
Mill Valley High School