Production Operator

T1 Energy; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

T1 Energy is a Texas-based solar manufacturing company seeking a Production Operator to drive and execute daily production line work, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

The role requires monitoring automated machinery, recording materials per BOM, and collaborating with the Line Leader and team to maintain production targets during 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand technical documents, manuals, and instructions.
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment to meet production targets and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with other team members.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work overtime and/or flexible shift hours when required.
• Ability to stand for the duration of a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Communicate production information to the Line Leader and fellow Operators.
• Performs all duties in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner as instructed by the Line Leader.
• Verifies that the correct material is being consumed at the production line according to the Build of Materials.
• Identify and record acceptable and defective products.
• Assembles, inspects, and cleans solar modules per work instructions.
• Operate and conduct continuous monitoring of automated machinery.
• Perform continuity testing using a meter.
• Connect cables and wires to complete assemblies and installations.
• Perform basic quality auditing, testing, and troubleshooting functions to ensure product quality.
• Clean machines, tools, and equipment.
• Other duties or tasks as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Reading technical documents

Team communication

Collaboration

Independent work

Overtime readiness

Stamina for 12-hour shifts

Lift up to 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

T1 Energy is bringing solar manufacturing back to the U.S. by building a domestic solar supply chain. Our mission is to invigorate America with scalable, reliable, and low-cost energy. Our fully operational 5GW solar module facility in Wilmer, Texas, can manufacture more than 20,000 modules every 24 hours. By the time you finish reading this paragraph, we will have produced two solar panels that will power American homes and fuel domestic AI. We're focused on building advanced American manufacturing and we're passionate about engineering a better future filled with abundant energy.

The Role

T1 Energy is looking to hire a Production Operator which will be responsible for driving and executing the day-to-day work of the production line while ensuring that quality and safety standards are met. Production Operators continuously monitor the performance and efficiency of production equipment and communicate with the Line Leader about any line issues. You will be required to work 12-hour shifts (4-3 / 3-4).

What You'll Do

• Communicate production information to the Line Leader and fellow Operators
• Performs all duties in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner as instructed by the Line Leader
• Verifies that the correct material is being consumed at the production line according to the Build of Materials
• Identify and record acceptable and defective products
• Assembles, inspects, and cleans solar modules per work instructions
• Operate and conduct continuous monitoring of automated machinery
• Perform continuity testing using a meter
• Connect cables and wires to complete assemblies and installations
• Perform basic quality auditing, testing, and troubleshooting functions to ensure product quality
• Clean machines, tools, and equipment
• Other duties or tasks as assigned by leadership

Who You Are

• Ability to read and understand technical documents, manuals, and instructions.
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment to meet production targets and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with other team members.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work overtime and/or flexible shift hours when required.
• Ability to stand for the duration of a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

The T1 Way

We move fast, expect accountability, and treat people with respect. We also have a no-jerks policy: we don't tolerate big egos, bad behavior or "that's not my job attitude". Be sharp, be honest, be human. If you can hold the line and have a sense of humor, you'll fit right in.

T1 Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristics.