Production Technician I: Solar Module Assembly & Maintenance

First Solar Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar Inc. is seeking a Production Technician I to safely operate production equipment and manage materials through the middle-to-finishing stages of manufacturing high-quality photovoltaic solar modules.

The role includes basic preventative maintenance, handling alarms, basic quality checks, and interfacing with factory computer systems. External candidates need a high school diploma or GED with preference for an associated technical credential or degree.

Qualifications

• External candidates must have: High School Diploma or GED. Preference for Associate degree or certificate in a technical discipline.
• 1+ Year of Manufacturing experience. Substitute experiences: Warehousing, textile, agriculture, or material inspection.
• Honorable military experience in electrical, mechanical and/or chemical industrial applications.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Skills

Safety mindset

Quality standard

Troubleshooting

Basic Math

Teamwork

Communication

Computer literacy

Machine Control

Mobile Systems

Hand Tools

Maintenance Basics

Independence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certificate

60 internal training credits

Supervisor endorsement for promotion

Positive safety/performance rating

Job description

First Solar Inc. is seeking a Production Technician I to safely operate production equipment and manage materials through the middle-to-finishing stages of manufacturing high-quality photovoltaic solar modules.

The role includes basic preventative maintenance, handling alarms, basic quality checks, and interfacing with factory computer systems. External candidates need a high school diploma or GED with preference for an associated technical credential or degree.