Lead Maintenance Technician – Electrical & Mechanical

First Solar, Inc.; Walbridge (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Team Lead to oversee daily maintenance of facilities, equipment, and grounds. You will plan headcount and schedules for technicians under supervision, mentor junior staff, and ensure safe, efficient repair procedures.

Strong reading of schematics and basic troubleshooting are required. Experience with mechanical/electrical discipline and supervisory roles is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• 2-year technical school in electrical and maintenance field preferred
• 3-year associate degree or equivalent program preferred
• 5-10 years maintenance experience
• 2 years' experience with degree in a mechanical or electrical discipline
• Leadership or previous supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Schedules and plans daily assignments as scheduled and as directed
• Performs on-site service and repair of process equipment, maintenance of facility and communicates parts inventory levels
• Troubleshoots and services energy sources on equipment and implements preventive maintenance
• Interfaces with other departments and vendors
• Follows OSHA, EPA and company safety practices on all work
• Identifies and recommends cost-saving opportunities
• Responsible for training maintenance technicians
• Orders spare parts for daily/weekly activities
• Performs other assignments as required by supervisor and manager
• Updates end of shift report
• Job description subject to change at any time

Skills

Manufacturing processes

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

SPC & Process Control

Leadership/ supervision

Communication skills

Reading prints & drawings

Electrical & vacuum systems

Electrical & mechanical drawings

Electrical/Mechanical troubleshooting

Code compliance knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

2-year technical school (electrical/maintenance)

3-year associate degree (technical)

5-10 years maintenance experience

2 years with degree in mechanical/electrical discipline

Leadership or supervisory experience

Tools

Automation/maintenance tools

Job description

First Solar, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Team Lead to oversee daily maintenance of facilities, equipment, and grounds. You will plan headcount and schedules for technicians under supervision, mentor junior staff, and ensure safe, efficient repair procedures.

Strong reading of schematics and basic troubleshooting are required. Experience with mechanical/electrical discipline and supervisory roles is preferred.