Quality Technician (Pitman Night Shift)

Silfab Solar

Fort Mill (SC)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

A leading solar technology company in Fort Mill, SC is seeking a Quality Technician to support quality control and assurance processes. This entry-level role involves inspections, data collection, and maintaining quality standards. Applicants should have a technical background and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers paid time off, 401(k), and health insurance among other benefits.

Qualifications

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision yet knows when to ask for help.
Excellent understanding of problem-solving techniques.
Works well within a team environment.

Responsibilities

Perform quality controls on raw materials, semi-finished, and finished products.
Monitor variations in scrap products and define corrective actions.
Train staff on quality issues and assist in inspections.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel

Understanding of problem-solving techniques

Teamwork

Education

Manufacturing experience in a technical role

Previous PV module manufacturing experience

Job description

Company Description

Making a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make.

Our purpose is to make a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make.

At Silfab Solar, the energy of our people is the power behind our success. Our employees actively shape the solar innovations of tomorrow, while adhering to the highest ethical operating standards and promoting a respectful and safe workplace for our diverse workforce.

Our state-of-the art facilities in the US and Canada engineer and design the latest generation of solar products and utilize advanced manufacturing technology to produce high-efficiency PV cells and modules intended to outperform the market. As a profitable and rapidly expanding company in one of the fastest-growing sectors in the renewable energy industry, Silfab provides you with an incredible opportunity to build your career and contribute to a sustainable future. We are committed to investing in our employees, providing a dynamic and supportive environment for learning and professional growth. We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, and opportunities for advancement, but more importantly, we offer you the ability to make a real difference in the world.

Together we can create a brighter, cleaner future for generations to come.

Job Description

Summary of Position

The Quality Technician is responsible for supporting the quality control and assurance processes within a company. This entry-level position is responsible for assisting with inspections, tests, data collection, and documentation to ensure that products or services meet the established quality standards and specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform quality controls following the Work Instructions (WI’s) on raw materials, semi-finished, and finished products.
Monitor the variations in scrap products and raw materials (out of spec) that are rejected at the various steps of production flow. Make statistical evaluations and define corrective actions in collaboration with Management.
Sint? Note: keep original wording: "Suggest improvements of the WI’s in order to reduce scrap and improve the performance of the finished product."
Improve the capacity for in-depth analysis and improvement of the process.
Continually support and train the Production staff on WI’s, quality and process issues in cooperation with Management.
Perform final inspection of finished goods and perform defect analysis and pareto of defects.
Train backend personnel on quality defects and communicate defects
Create statistical analysis and reports on the quality of raw materials and finished product as required.
Utilize and maintain the supplied instruments of measurement according to WI and safety standards.
Monitor and audit operations, suggesting improvements to the tools of quality control used in the production line (vision systems, EL test, Sun Simulator, HiPOT, etc.) and in the QA room.
Manage, maintain, and calibrate the instruments of measurement in the production line and in the QA room.
Prepare reference modules for the calibration of solar simulator in collaboration with PTs and TLs.
Produce, in collaboration with the certified laboratories, "Master Modules" as required.
Ss? Suggest measures that will improve the traceability of the finished product.
Liaise with suppliers and customers when required.
In collaboration Management, produce and maintain all documentation required for the Quality manual in respecting the ISO standards.
Provide hourly reporting to Management team via email
Other duties and tasks as assigned to support the Quality Manager.

Qualifications

Skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision yet knows when to ask for help.
Proven proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office and Excel programs, and statistical software packages.
Excellent understanding of problem-solving techniques.
Works well within a team environment.
Works well independently, and within a team environment.

Traits

Personal attributes should include being respectful of all people, transparent behavior, hardworking, energetic, reliable, self-disciplined, cooperative, and results oriented.

Education and/or Experience