Advanced Maintenance Technician - Electrical/Mechanical

First Solar Inc.; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking a skilled maintenance professional for our Gaffney, SC facility to perform on-site maintenance of equipment, facilities, and grounds in a timely, cost-efficient manner.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED with 3+ years in maintenance (or equivalent), knowledge of CMMS, and the ability to read drawings; Journeyman card preferred. No travel; 90% of repair times expected; strict safety adherence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with 3+ years maintenance experience.
• Alternative: 5+ years in a related field.
• High school diploma/GED with a 2-year technical school and 3+ years.
• Journeyman’s Card preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook.
• CMMS knowledge is a plus; internal candidates must know CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site service and repair of equipment.
• Meet at least 90% of estimated repair times.
• Follow OSHA, EPA, and company safety practices; wear PPE.
• Pull reports and enter data into CMMS; communicate with other departments.

Skills

Communications

Read drawings

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Robotics

Safety practices

LOTO

CMMS

Troubleshooting

Data reporting

Team collaboration

Education

HS diploma + 3+ years maintenance

HS diploma + 5 years related field

HS diploma + 2-year technical school + 3+ years

Journeyman’s Card preferred

Tools

CMMS

Job description

First Solar is seeking a skilled maintenance professional for our Gaffney, SC facility to perform on-site maintenance of equipment, facilities, and grounds in a timely, cost-efficient manner.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED with 3+ years in maintenance (or equivalent), knowledge of CMMS, and the ability to read drawings; Journeyman card preferred. No travel; 90% of repair times expected; strict safety adherence.