Float/Relief Operator

Heliene; Mountain Iron (MN); On-site; USD 32,373 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Heliene in Mountain Iron, Minnesota is seeking a Float Relief Operator to join their Operations team. This full-time position offers a base salary of $23.50/hour plus night shift premium in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include training new hires, ensuring production and quality standards, and conducting quality checks. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and prior manufacturing experience. Comprehensive benefits are also provided, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience strongly preferred; entry-level candidates with technical aptitude considered.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must pass post-offer, pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team of operators.
• Train, mentor, and support new and existing employees.
• Report defective materials or quality concerns to the Line Supervisor.
• Conduct quality checks and testing procedures at all production stages.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Teamwork

Troubleshooting skills

Soldering experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

iPad

Basic computer applications

Job description

About Heliene

Heliene is a fast-paced entrepreneurial company growing rapidly in a highly desirable industry, with a mission to be part of the solution to climate challenges and contribute to a better planet.

Heliene has taken the challenge to help the world reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, by striving to be a leader in renewable energy. We are a manufacturer of high efficiency and high-quality solar modules. Our modules are produced on state-of-the-art solar manufacturing lines in Ontario-Canada, Minnesota-USA, and at manufacturing partners around the world.

Customer First is more than a slogan. It’s the guiding principle of our business, a core value, and the cornerstone of our company culture.

Why Join Heliene

We are looking for talented and motivated people that want to help us shape the solar industry. Under an experienced leadership team, we provide growth opportunities, intellectual challenge and a flexible, collaborative company culture.

We offer comprehensive benefits, including competitive salaries; paid time off; health, dental, vision and life insurance; as well as retirement plans.

Position

Job Title: Float Relief Operator

Position Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Hourly

Department: Operations

Supervision Received: Line Supervisor

Supervision Exercised: None

Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts, 4 days on/4 days off

Wage/Salary: $23.50/hour base wage + shift differential for nights

Location: Mountain Iron, Minnesota

Operational Assignments: 90%

Other Duties as Assigned: 10%

Operational Assignments: 100%

The Float Relief Operator is a key member of the Operations team who supports continuous 24/7 solar module production. This role provides flexible backfill across multiple positions, trains and mentors new hires, and ensures production and quality standards are met in a clean, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within a team of operators.
• Train, mentor, and support new and existing employees.
• Learn and perform all positions on the production floor (excluding Stringer).
• Become a subject matter expert in using the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Report defective materials or quality concerns to the Line Supervisor.
• Repair solar modules while following quality standards and criteria.
• Perform soldering repairs on solar cells using proper techniques.
• Handle cells and strings with care using established methods.
• Conduct quality checks and testing procedures at all production stages.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.
• Feed raw materials into semi-automated machine.
• Operate and monitor HMI systems to control and troubleshoot equipment.
• Communicate effectively with the Line Supervisor about line issues.
• Follow all health and safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Production Coordinators, Line Leads, or delegates.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Prior manufacturing experience strongly preferred; entry level candidates with technical aptitude considered.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to use established processes to train others.
• Troubleshooting skills with ability to maintain production and quality standards.
• Comfortable using iPads and basic computer applications.
• Soldering experience preferred, training available.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must pass post-offer, pre-employment background check and drug screening.
• Position is designated as Safety Sensitive under company policy.

Physical Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to stand and perform repetitive motion tasks for 12-hour shifts.
• Ability to tolerate a fast-paced assembly line environment.
• Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening required.

Compensation Package

• Salary: $23.50 - $26.00 /hr
• Night Shift premium: $1 per hour
• Benefits + 401K
• 12-hour shifts, 4 on 4 off rotation

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume via our Career Center.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America.

Heliene is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our organization and is an equal-opportunity employer. Heliene invites and encourages applications from all qualified candidates from equity-deserving groups, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Currently, Heliene USA is not accepting applicants that require sponsorship.