Maintenance Technician II — Electrical & Mechanical Expert

First Solar Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform on-site service and repair of facility equipment, maintain grounds, and support safe, cost-effective operations.

A high school diploma/GED with 3+ years of maintenance experience (or related pathways) and basic CMMS and math/computer skills are required. You will read electrical and mechanical drawings, troubleshoot at the system level, and work with minimal supervision while collaborating with other departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and 3+ years maintenance experience or 5+ years in related field or 2-year technical school with 3+ years experience
• Journeyman’s Card preferred

Responsibilities

• Accomplishes daily assignments as scheduled and directed
• Performs on-site service and repair of equipment
• Meets at least 90% of Estimated Repair Times
• Collaborates with other departments
• Follows OSHA, EPA, and Company safe 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 & mechanical drawings and technical manuals
• Adheres to safety procedures and PPE
• Notify EHS Department if there are questions or concerns with hazardous waste management
• Responsible to manage waste generated from any work performed
• Other duties as assigned
• Job description subject to change at any time

Skills

Manufacturing equipment knowledge

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

CMMS experience

Project leadership

Strong communication skills

Reading electrical/mechanical prints

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Vacuum systems

Robotics knowledge

Safe Work Practices

LOTO understanding

Independent, self-motivated

Troubleshooting to system level

Knowledge of PMs

Education

High school diploma/GED + 3+ years maintenance experience

High school diploma/GED + 5+ years experience in related field

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

Journeyman’s Card preferred

Tools

CMMS

Job description

First Solar Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform on-site service and repair of facility equipment, maintain grounds, and support safe, cost-effective operations.

A high school diploma/GED with 3+ years of maintenance experience (or related pathways) and basic CMMS and math/computer skills are required. You will read electrical and mechanical drawings, troubleshoot at the system level, and work with minimal supervision while collaborating with other departments.