Growth-Oriented Solar Production Technician I

First Solar Inc.; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

First Solar Inc. in Gaffney, SC is seeking a Production Technician I to join our manufacturing team. You will safely operate core equipment, manage materials, and support high-quality photovoltaic module production at the required rate.

You will also perform basic quality checks and interface with factory computer systems to monitor performance. External candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, with preference for a technical certificate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certificate preferred.
• 1+ year manufacturing experience; waivers for warehousing, textiles, agriculture, or material inspection.
• Internal candidates: 60 credits of internal manufacturing-related training and supervisor endorsement.
• Safety mindset and strong teamwork required.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment safely to meet quality and throughput targets.
• Perform preventative maintenance and address intermediate alarms.
• Conduct basic quality checks and record process data.
• Interface with machine controls and factory computer systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support shift handoffs.

Skills

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Basic troubleshooting

Communication

Basic math

Machine control interfaces

Computer basics

Tool use

Operate production equipment

Inventory awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical certificate/Associate degree

Job description

First Solar Inc. in Gaffney, SC is seeking a Production Technician I to join our manufacturing team. You will safely operate core equipment, manage materials, and support high-quality photovoltaic module production at the required rate.

You will also perform basic quality checks and interface with factory computer systems to monitor performance. External candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, with preference for a technical certificate.