Production Team Lead: Coater Tech & Training Mentor

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

Job summary

First Solar is seeking an experienced Production Team Lead to guide a coating technicians team in our Alabama manufacturing facility. You will supervise daily operations, ensure safety and quality, and drive continuous improvement with data-driven decisions.

You'll leverage your background as a Coater Technician, mentor peers, perform on-the-job training, and coordinate with cross-functional groups to meet production goals while adhering to GMP-like safety standards and company policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or technical certificates preferred.
• 1+ year experience as Coater Technician I.
• Technician Supervisor recommendation required.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all safety procedures and practices good housekeeping.
• Safely operates and maintains tools and equipment to meet acceptable quality and productivity levels.
• Completes their training in the required timeframe.
• Provides on-the-job training or coordinates with others to train team members and validate successful completion.
• Leads their team on job assignments and supports them on resolving issues.
• Performs assigned job duties in accordance with training and direction provided by supervisor.
• Performs maintenance on equipment, in the required time, with hand tools and instrumentation.
• Operates forklift and crane with proper training and certification (when required).
• Interfaces with equipment computers to monitor parameters and alarms.
• Monitors process data (including use of SPC) & makes decisions based on procedures to maintain process control.
• Recognizes conditions that require escalation and provides good communication on issues and recommendations.
• Works with cross functional teams to run approved tests.
• Collaborates with cross functional teams on problem solving.
• Collects data and provides reporting (written, oral, or via computer/devices) when requested.
• Provides good communication with team members and leadership during shift changes.
• Ensures proper inventory levels of materials and in-process work is available for the next shift.
• Ensures waste is discarded timely and appropriately.

Skills

Safety

Quality

Troubleshooting

SPC

Team leadership

On-the-job training

Communication

Computer applications

Machine control panels

Hand tools & measurement tools

Mechanical maintenance

Forklift certification

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical associate degree or certificates preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Measurement tools

Industrial forklift

Job description

First Solar is seeking an experienced Production Team Lead to guide a coating technicians team in our Alabama manufacturing facility. You will supervise daily operations, ensure safety and quality, and drive continuous improvement with data-driven decisions.

You'll leverage your background as a Coater Technician, mentor peers, perform on-the-job training, and coordinate with cross-functional groups to meet production goals while adhering to GMP-like safety standards and company policies.