Night-Shift Thin-Film Technician – Solar Cells

Ontario Trillium Foundation; 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

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.