Production Team Lead - Coater Technician

First Solar, Inc.; Trinity (AL); On-site; USD 32,056 - 45,694; Full time

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. is seeking a Production Team Lead to supervise and mentor a Coater Technician team within our manufacturing operations.

The role combines hands-on production work with team leadership, ensuring safe, efficient output and adherence to quality standards. The ideal candidate brings experience in production settings, technical aptitude, and the ability to lead peers, train staff, and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Requires a safety-first mindset and high quality standard.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to understand SPC concepts and apply data-driven decisions.
• Able to lead teams, mentor peers, and train employees on the job.
• Effective 1:1 and group communication with peers and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team on daily assignments and assist with issue resolution.
• Provide on-the-job training and ensure successful completion of tasks.
• Perform maintenance on equipment using hand tools and instrumentation.
• Operate forklift/crane with proper training and certification when required.
• Monitor process data and alarms; escalate issues per procedures.

Skills

Safety mindset

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

SPC data analysis

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Forklift certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certificates

Job description

First Solar, Inc. is seeking a Production Team Lead to supervise and mentor a Coater Technician team within our manufacturing operations.

The role combines hands-on production work with team leadership, ensuring safe, efficient output and adherence to quality standards. The ideal candidate brings experience in production settings, technical aptitude, and the ability to lead peers, train staff, and coordinate cross-functional teams.