Quality Technician (Pitman Night Shift)

Silfab Solar Inc.; Fort Mill, Northern (SC, KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k)

Medical/Dental/Vision

Health Savings Account

Tuition reimbursement

Employee recognition

PV panel purchase

Job summary

Silfab Solar is seeking an entry-level Quality Technician to support quality control and assurance across raw materials to finished products. You will assist inspections, data collection, and documentation to ensure products meet established standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration with production teams, instrument calibration, and maintaining QA records. Prior PV module manufacturing experience is preferred, with opportunities for growth in a dynamic, ethical energy company.

Qualifications

• Independent worker with minimal supervision.
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office and Excel, and statistical software.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
• Works well in a team and also autonomously when needed.
• Manufacturing experience in a technical role; PV module experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality controls on raw materials, semi-finished, and finished products.
• Monitor scrap and out-of-spec materials; suggest corrective actions with Management.
• Suggest improvements to Work Instructions to reduce scrap and improve product performance.
• Support and train Production staff on WI’s and quality/process issues with Management.
• Perform final inspection of finished goods and conduct defect analysis.
• Create quality reports and calibrate instruments per WI and safety standards.
• Maintain and calibrate QA instruments in production and QA areas.
• Collaborate with management to ensure ISO standards compliance and traceability.
• Provide hourly quality updates to Management via email.

Skills

Independent worker

MS Office

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Manufacturing experience

PV module experience

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

• Department: Quality & Continuous Improvement

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.
• 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.
• 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.

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

Education and/or Experience

• Manufacturing experience in a technical role
• Previous PV module manufacturing experience, preferred.

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits

• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)
• 401(k)Retirement Plan
• Medical/Dental/VisionInsurance Plans
• Health Savings Accountoption
• Supplemental/Voluntary InsurancePlans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee PV Panel Purchase Program

Additional Information

Silfab Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Any information provided during the application process will be maintained in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements.