Production Team Lead: Train & Elevate Solar Ops

First Solar Inc.; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar in the United States is seeking a Team Lead- Production to blend technician duties with team leadership, guiding associates, ensuring safe operation and achieving production goals. This role emphasizes training, coordinating shift work, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration; forklift certification may be required, and internal as well as external experience considered.

Ideal candidate has high school diploma, 1+ year supervisory experience, and proven reliability in a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED. Preference for Associates degree or certificates in a technical discipline.
• Internal experience: 6 months as Production Technician I in any production area Front to Back End.
• External experience: 1-year Team Lead or Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety procedures and maintain housekeeping.
• Safely operate and maintain tools/equipment to meet quality/productivity.
• Complete required training within the timeframe.
• Provide on-the-job training or coordinate with others to train team members.
• Lead team on job assignments and assist in resolving issues.
• Perform duties per supervisor directions and training.
• Maintain equipment with hand tools/instrumentation and monitor process data.
• Interface with equipment computers to monitor parameters and alarms.
• Escalate issues with clear communication and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to run tests and solve problems.
• Collect data and provide reports as requested.
• Support shift handoffs with clear communication and adequate inventory control.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Skills

Safety mindset

Quality standards

Troubleshooting

SPC concepts

Team leadership

Communication

Machine interfaces

Hand tools

Forklift certification

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree or technical certificates preferred

Job description

First Solar in the United States is seeking a Team Lead- Production to blend technician duties with team leadership, guiding associates, ensuring safe operation and achieving production goals. This role emphasizes training, coordinating shift work, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration; forklift certification may be required, and internal as well as external experience considered.

Ideal candidate has high school diploma, 1+ year supervisory experience, and proven reliability in a