Night-Shift Thin-Film Technician – Solar Cells

Ascent Solar Technologies; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off

11 holidays per year

Wellness opportunities

Job summary

Ascent is hiring for a 3rd shift technician in our solar cell manufacturing operation. You will operate and sustain deposition and related equipment, troubleshoot at times, and collaborate with engineers and production staff to maintain tool performance.

Training on day shift will precede the 10pm–6am schedule; candidates must be able to accommodate the designated hours. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and equipment uptime in a growing, people-first environment.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day operation and sustaining of equipment; including vacuum deposition and sputtering tools, and/or wet chemical deposition equipment.
• Collaborate with process engineers, technicians, manufacturing personnel, and management to ensure proper tool performance.
• Provide cross-team support as requested by management.
• Parts tracking and inventory control to achieve maximum uptime.
• Analyze tool data log activities and make recommendations with stakeholders to identify and implement process improvements.
• Work with Safety to ensure regulatory compliance of tools.
• Assist with handling of hazardous waste material following applicable regulations; training provided on hire and annually for PPE use.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Competitive Pay:$20 - $27/hour (at Tech I Level)

Benefits and Work/Life Balance:

-Robust Medical, Dental and Vision for employees with generous employer contribution

-Company paid Short/Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance

-401k with up to 4% employer match

-Generous PTO and Sick Time accrual

-11 paid holidays per year

-Community garden and fun/engaging, people-first culture

-The opportunity to be innovative every day and grow with an emerging tech company

-A fun work environment with regular events and wellness opportunities

About the Opportunity

At Ascent, our technicians are the heart of what we do and what we build.Technicians are responsible for operating one of the machines we utilize to manufacture our solar cells, including handling basic troubleshooting of the equipment and performing routine maintenance.This role is hiring exclusively for the 3rd Shift, working Monday-Friday from 10pm-6am; after a period of training on day shift (M-F 8-5). Please only apply to this role if you are able to accommodate the designated schedule.

What You’ll Do

• Day-to-day operation and sustaining of equipment; including vacuum deposition and sputtering tools, and/or wet chemical deposition equipment.
• Work closely with process engineers, technicians, manufacturing personnel, and management to ensure proper tool performance.
• Provide cross-team support as requested by management.
• Parts tracking and inventory control to achieve maximum uptime.
• Analyze tool data log activities and make recommendations in collaboration with stakeholders to identify and implement process improvements.
• Work closely with Safety team to ensure regulatory compliance of tool.
• Support the handling of hazardous waste material in accordance with federal, state and local regulations; individuals will be trained (upon hire and annually) for the requirements of safe handling and proper disposal of any material deemed to be hazardous and the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for this activity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Advanced Responsibilities (for Tech II or higher distinction) include: (Yields premium pay)

• Prior experience working in a relevant field
• Subject matter expertise in one or more systems or tools in the manufacturing process
• Advanced troubleshooting/problem solving capabilities
• Proficiency in navigating, following and developing SOPs with the ability to mentor others on those SOP’s