Maintenance Technician II — Hands-On Equipment Repair

First Solar, Inc.; Trinity (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. in Trinity, Alabama seeks an experienced maintenance technician to perform on-site maintenance of facility, equipment, and grounds in a timely, cost-efficient manner.

Responsibilities include repairing equipment, meeting 90% of estimated repair times, and collaborating with other departments while adhering to OSHA/EPA safety practices. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with 3+ years in maintenance; journeyman’s card preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3+ years of maintenance experience
• Journeyman's Card preferred
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings and follow safety practices

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, and company safety practices
• Identifies opportunities for cost savings
• May train other employees
• May lead as Team Lead if no tech III is available
• Read and interpret electrical & mechanical drawings and manuals
• Adhere to safety procedures and PPE requirements
• Notify EHS about hazardous waste questions or concerns
• Manage waste generated from work

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

CMMS familiarity

Electrical & mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Reading prints

Safety compliance

Project leadership

Education

High school diploma/GED

3+ years maintenance experience

Journeyman's Card preferred

2-year technical school & 3+ years experience

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

First Solar, Inc. in Trinity, Alabama seeks an experienced maintenance technician to perform on-site maintenance of facility, equipment, and grounds in a timely, cost-efficient manner.

Responsibilities include repairing equipment, meeting 90% of estimated repair times, and collaborating with other departments while adhering to OSHA/EPA safety practices. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with 3+ years in maintenance; journeyman’s card preferred.