Advanced Maintenance Technician II

First Solar Inc.; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar Inc. is seeking a maintenance technician in the United States. The role covers on-site service of facility equipment, groundkeeping, and adherence to safety practices.

Candidates should bring 3+ years of maintenance experience or equivalent trade training, with a preference for journeyman-level credentials. Responsibilities include performing scheduled maintenance, data entry into CMMS, and collaboration with other departments to ensure uptime and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience requirements as listed: HS diploma/GED with 3+ years maintenance, or 5 years related field, or 2-year technical school with 3+ years experience.
• Journeyman's Card from an accredited program preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, CMMS, and reading prints.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance on facility, equipment, and grounds.
• On-site service and repair of equipment; meet 90% of estimated repair times.
• Follow OSHA/EPA safety practices and PPE requirements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and train other employees if needed.
• Coordinate with other departments and relay data in CMMS.

Skills

Manufacturing equipment knowledge

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

CMMS knowledge

Project leadership

Communication skills

Reading electrical/mechanical prints

Electrical/Mechanical/Robotic systems

Safe work practices (OSHA/EPA)

LOTO compliance

Independence/work without supervision

Troubleshooting systems

PMs knowledge

Data entry into CMMS

Education

High school diploma/GED + 3+ years maintenance experience

High school diploma/GED + 5 years related field experience

High school diploma/GED + 2-year technical school & 3+ years experience

Journeyman's Card preferred

Tools

CMMS

Job description

First Solar Inc. is seeking a maintenance technician in the United States. The role covers on-site service of facility equipment, groundkeeping, and adherence to safety practices.

Candidates should bring 3+ years of maintenance experience or equivalent trade training, with a preference for journeyman-level credentials. Responsibilities include performing scheduled maintenance, data entry into CMMS, and collaboration with other departments to ensure uptime and cost efficiency.