Entry-Level Maintenance Technician: Electrical & Mechanical

First Solar Inc.; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar Inc. in Louisiana seeks a Maintenance Technician I to maintain the facility, equipment, and grounds. You will perform on-site service and repair of equipment, read electrical and mechanical drawings, and follow safety practices.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), six months of manufacturing or related experience, and proven troubleshooting skills. This role requires ability to work with little supervision and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in a technical field preferred.
• Six months manufacturing experience or related experience.
• Military experience or vocational high school graduate with no experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Accomplishes daily assignments as scheduled and as directed.
• Performs on-site service and repair of equipment.
• Must meet at least 70% of Estimated Repair Times.
• Collaborates with other departments.
• Follows OSHA, EPA, and company safety practices on all work assignments.
• Reads electrical and mechanical drawings and technical manuals.

Skills

Technical skills

Troubleshooting

MS Office

Communication

Safety practices

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Robotics knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

First Solar Inc. in Louisiana seeks a Maintenance Technician I to maintain the facility, equipment, and grounds. You will perform on-site service and repair of equipment, read electrical and mechanical drawings, and follow safety practices.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), six months of manufacturing or related experience, and proven troubleshooting skills. This role requires ability to work with little supervision and strong communication.