Hands-On Industrial Maintenance Technician II

First Solar Inc.; Trinity (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar Inc. in Trinity, Alabama is seeking a maintenance technician to perform on-site service and repair of facility equipment and grounds, ensuring timely, cost-efficient operations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma/GED with 3+ years of maintenance experience (or 5+ years in related field, or 2-year technical school plus 3+ years). Journeyman’s card preferred. CMMS, MS Office, and safe work practices are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED plus 3+ years maintenance experience or 5+ years related field experience, as applicable.
• Journeyman’s Card preferred if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Accomplishes daily assignments as scheduled and as directed.
• Performs on-site service and repair of equipment.
• Meet at least 90% of Estimated Repair Times.
• Collaborates with other departments.
• Follows OSHA/EPA safety practices on all work assignments.
• Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings.
• May train other employees.
• If no tech III is available may fill in as Team Lead.
• Read electrical and mechanical drawings and technical manuals.
• Responsible for adherence to safety procedures and PPE.
• Notify EHS if questions about hazardous waste arise.
• Manage waste generated from work performed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Skills

Manufacturing equipment

MS Office

CMMS familiarity

Project leadership

Communication skills

Print reading

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Vacuum systems

Robotics

Safety procedures

LOTO knowledge

Independent work

Troubleshooting

PM scheduling

Education

High school diploma/GED + 3+ years maintenance experience

High school diploma/GED + 5+ years related field

High school diploma/GED + 2-year technical school + 3+ years experience

Journeyman’s Card preferred

Tools

CMMS

Reading prints

Job description

First Solar Inc. in Trinity, Alabama is seeking a maintenance technician to perform on-site service and repair of facility equipment and grounds, ensuring timely, cost-efficient operations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma/GED with 3+ years of maintenance experience (or 5+ years in related field, or 2-year technical school plus 3+ years). Journeyman’s card preferred. CMMS, MS Office, and safe work practices are expected.