Production Operator - Night Shift

US Modules; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

US Modules is seeking a Production Operator to support daily solar module manufacturing at its College Station, TX facility. You will operate production equipment, perform assembly steps, monitor processes, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity targets are met.

The role requires following standard work and SOPs, maintaining traceability with barcode systems, and collaborating with leads, maintenance, and quality staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be able to follow written work instructions and SOPs.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment and follow standard work and instructions.
• Perform tasks across solar module processes, including loading/unloading and assembly.
• Support line start-up, shutdown, and changeovers to minimize downtime.
• Monitor process conditions and equipment status to keep production flowing.
• Meet takt time, throughput, and productivity targets.
• Record output, scrap, rework, and quality checks accurately.
• Maintain traceability using barcode systems and production records.
• Follow safety policies and 5S housekeeping; report hazards immediately.
• Collaborate with leads, maintenance, and quality personnel; participate in handoffs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation accuracy

Safety mindset

Ability to follow SOPs

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Barcode scanners

MES systems

Production equipment

Job description

Shift Availability

Night shift #1 - Sunday through Tuesday and every other Wednesday. 6pm to 6am

Night shift #2 - Thursday through Saturday and every other Wednesday. 6pm to 6am

Production Operator

US Modules is seeking a Production Operator to support day‑to‑day operations within its solar module manufacturing facility in College Station, TX. This role is responsible for operating production equipment and performing assembly tasks across solar module manufacturing processes while ensuring safety, quality, traceability, and productivity targets are met.

Key Responsibilities

Production Operations

• Operate manufacturing equipment and production tools per standard work and work instructions.
• Perform production tasks across solar module manufacturing processes (as assigned), including material loading/unloading and assembly steps.
• Support line start‑up, shutdown, and changeovers to minimize downtime.
• Monitor process conditions and equipment status to maintain stable operation and production flow.
• Meet takt time, throughput, and productivity requirements.
• Perform in‑process quality checks per control plans and work instructions.
• Verify correct materials, part numbers, and lot numbers prior to use.
• Maintain product and material traceability using barcode scanning, travelers, or production systems.
• Identify, contain, and elevate defects or abnormal conditions to leads, supervisors, and quality.
• Record production output, scrap, rework, and quality checks accurately.
• Follow all US Modules safety policies, PPE requirements, and safe work practices.
• Follow LOTO, machine guarding, and hazard communication requirements as trained.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with 5S standards.
• Report hazards, near misses, incidents, and equipment issues immediately.
• Work collaboratively with team members, leads, maintenance, and quality personnel.
• Participate in shift handoffs, daily production meetings, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support training and cross‑training across multiple production stations.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to follow written work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work safely in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Experience in solar module, electronics, semiconductor, or high‑volume manufacturing preferred.
• Experience operating automated production equipment.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts (5S, standard work, waste reduction).
• Experience using barcode scanners, travelers, or MES systems.

Quality & Traceability

• Perform in‑process quality checks per control plans and work instructions.
• Verify correct materials, part numbers, and lot numbers prior to use.
• Maintain product and material traceability using barcode scanning, travelers, or production systems.
• Identify, contain, and elevate defects or abnormal conditions to leads, supervisors, and quality.
• Record production output, scrap, rework, and quality checks accurately.

Safety, EHS & 5S

• Follow all US Modules safety policies, PPE requirements, and safe work practices.
• Follow LOTO, machine guarding, and hazard communication requirements as trained.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with 5S standards.
• Report hazards, near misses, incidents, and equipment issues immediately.

Teamwork & Continuous Improvement

• Work collaboratively with team members, leads, maintenance, and quality personnel.
• Participate in shift handoffs, daily production meetings, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support training and cross‑training across multiple production stations.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to follow written work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work safely in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in solar module, electronics, semiconductor, or high‑volume manufacturing preferred.
• Experience operating automated production equipment.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts (5S, standard work, waste reduction).
• Experience using barcode scanners, travelers, or MES systems.

Work Environment

This is an on‑site role in a manufacturing environment. The position requires working around automated equipment, moving parts, and production processes. PPE is required.

Work Schedule

Full‑time. 12‑hour shifts available for both day shift and night shift. Overtime may be required based on production needs.