Production Technician I (Nights)

First Solar; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 24,576 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar energy company is seeking a Production Technician I to safely operate manufacturing equipment and ensure quality during photovoltaic module production. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 1+ year of manufacturing experience. This role requires good communication skills and basic math proficiency, emphasizing teamwork and maintaining high-quality standards.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of manufacturing experience or substitute experiences.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain a high standard of quality.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain tools and equipment.
• Provide on-the-job training to team members.
• Monitor and maintain process data.

Skills

Safety First mindset

Basic troubleshooting skills

Basic Math skills

Good communication skills

Ability to use hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Preference for Associate degree in technical discipline

Job description

Production Technician I (Nights)

Job Description

Basic Job Functions:

The Production Technician I is an intermediate level position in the middle submodule to finishing end of the manufacturing process. The core function is to safely operate specific equipment, manage material and processes to manufacture high-quality, photovoltaic solar modules at the required rate. Additionally, Technician I’s will be responsible for conducting operational preventative maintenance procedures, addressing intermediate-level alarms, performing basic quality control procedures, and interface with equipment and factory computer systems.

Education and Experience:

• External candidates must have:
  • High School Diploma or GED.
    • Preference for Associate degree or certificate in a technical discipline.
• 1+ Year of Manufacturing experience.
• Experiences that will be considered as a substitute for direct manufacturing experience:
  • Warehousing, textile, agriculture, or material inspection.
  • Honorable military experience in an electrical, mechanical and/or chemical industrial application.

Internal candidates must have:

• High School Diploma or GED.
  • Achieved 60 credits of internal manufacturing-related training.
  • Endorsement from direct supervisor for a promotion.
  • A positive rating from direct supervisor related to Safety, Performance, Dependability and Collaboration.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Safety First mindset.
• Maintain a high standard of quality.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Basic Math skills appropriate to understand typical manufacturing production metrics.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Fundamental knowledge to work with different computer applications.
• Interface with Machine Control Panels.
• Ability to use mobile systems, communication devices, and simple tool interfaces.
• Ability to use simple hand tools and measurement tools.
• Perform light mechanical maintenance activities utilizing hand tools and measurement devices.
• Work in a large area of manufacturing space, often without line-of-sight of direct supervision.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Adheres to all safety procedures and practice good housekeeping.
• Safely operates and maintains tools and equipment to meet acceptable quality and productivity levels.
• Completes training in the required timeframe.
• Provides on-the-job training to team members when requested.
• Performs assigned job duties in accordance with training and direction provided by team leads and supervisor.
• Performs maintenance on equipment, in the required time, with hand tools and instrumentation.
• Interfaces with equipment computers to monitor parameters and alarms.
• Monitors process data & 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.
• Provides good communication with team members and leadership during shift changes.
• Collaborates with cross functional teams on problem solving.
• Collects data and provides reporting (written, oral, or via computer/devices) when requested.
• Ensures proper inventory levels of materials and in-process work is available for the next shift.
• Ensures waste is discarded timely and appropriately.
• Job description subject to change at any time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships:

• No direct reports.

Travel:

• 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)

Estimated Salary Range:

• $17.84-$25.00 Hourly

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.