Entry-Level Maintenance Technician - Electrical & Mechanical

First Solar Inc.; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to support facility and equipment upkeep in Louisiana. You will perform scheduled maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and repair equipment on-site with minimal supervision.

Required are a high school diploma and technical background; 6 months of related manufacturing or military experience is acceptable. The role emphasizes safety, reading drawings, and using MS Office tools; no travel is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree in a technical field preferred.
• Must meet one of the following: 6 months First Solar manufacturing experience, or 6 months outside manufacturing, mechanical, or agricultural experience, or military experience, or graduate from vocational high school with no experience required.

Responsibilities

• Accomplishes daily assignments as scheduled and as directed.
• Performs the on-site service and repair of equipment.
• Must meet at least 70% of Estimated Repair Times
• Collaborates with other departments.
• Follows standard OSHA, EPA, and company safe practices on all work assignments.
• Ability to read electrical & mechanical drawings and technical manuals.
• Performs other assignments as required.
• Is responsible to manage waste generated from any work that is performed as instructed.
• Will complete First Solar Maintenance Technician 1 training program.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Skills

Technical skills

Independence

Troubleshooting

MS Office

Communication

Safety practices

Manufacturing equipment

Electrical/Mechanical

Electrical/Mechanical/Vacuum/Robotics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in a technical field

Military experience

Vocational high school graduate with no experience

Job description

First Solar Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to support facility and equipment upkeep in Louisiana. You will perform scheduled maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and repair equipment on-site with minimal supervision.

Required are a high school diploma and technical background; 6 months of related manufacturing or military experience is acceptable. The role emphasizes safety, reading drawings, and using MS Office tools; no travel is required.