Continuous Improvement Operator — 5S & Visual Lean in Solar Plant

T1 Energy Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

T1 Energy is building a domestic solar supply chain in Wilmer, Texas, and seeks a CI Operator to support Continuous Improvement initiatives across the plant. You will assist with 5S, visual management, workplace organization, and sustaining operational standards in assigned areas.

Reporting to CI Technicians, you perform tasks to improve efficiency, cleanliness, and standardization. A high school diploma and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are preferred for a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic communication and teamwork skills.
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to support cross-functional improvement activities.
• Production floor setting.
• Requires standing, walking, bending, and performing light physical tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Seasonal role supporting operational and CI project needs throughout the plant.

Responsibilities

• Support CI initiatives and assigned improvement activities throughout the plant.
• Assist with workplace organization, cleaning, and standardization efforts.
• Perform assigned tasks related to 5S implementation and sustainment.
• Support setup and maintenance of visual controls, labels, floor markings, and workplace identification systems.
• Assist CI Technicians with area walkthroughs, audits, and corrective actions.
• Help organize materials, tools, storage areas, and workstations to support plant standards.
• Capture and organize before-and-after photos to support CI tracking and project documentation.
• Assist with preparation of production areas for audits, customer visits, and internal reviews.
• Report issues, delays, or material shortages impacting completion of assigned tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in assigned areas.
• Support plant-wide standardization and sustainment activities.
• Follow daily priorities and assignments provided by the CI Technician or CI Specialist

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Communication skills

Production floor setting

Cross-functional improvement support

Ability to lift to 50 lbs

Manufacturing environment

Seasonal role flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

T1 Energy is building a domestic solar supply chain in Wilmer, Texas, and seeks a CI Operator to support Continuous Improvement initiatives across the plant. You will assist with 5S, visual management, workplace organization, and sustaining operational standards in assigned areas.

Reporting to CI Technicians, you perform tasks to improve efficiency, cleanliness, and standardization. A high school diploma and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are preferred for a fast-paced manufacturing environment.