Semiconductor Coating Technician I - Growth Path

First Solar, Inc.; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. in Perrysburg, OH is seeking a Production Coater Technician I to initiate the coating process for photovoltaic modules.

The role safely operates coating equipment and manages materials to sustain quality and productivity on the manufacturing line. Responsibilities include basic preventive maintenance, addressing intermediate alarms, performing simple quality checks, using hand tools and measurement devices, and training teammates after certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, associate degree preferred.
• 2+ years manufacturing experience; internal candidates need 60 credits.
• Experience in warehousing, textile, agriculture, or material inspection is a plus.
• Military experience in electrical, mechanical, or chemical fields is favorable.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates tools and equipment to meet quality and productivity targets.
• Performs basic maintenance and responds to routine alarms.
• Provides on-the-job training to teammates when requested.
• Works with cross-functional teams to run tests and monitor SPC data.

Skills

Safety awareness

Quality mindset

Basic troubleshooting

SPC concepts

Teamwork

Communication

Computer literacy

Machine control panels

Hand tools use

Forklift awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certificate

Internal training credits 60

Tools

Measurement devices

Calibration tools

Job description

First Solar, Inc. in Perrysburg, OH is seeking a Production Coater Technician I to initiate the coating process for photovoltaic modules.

The role safely operates coating equipment and manages materials to sustain quality and productivity on the manufacturing line. Responsibilities include basic preventive maintenance, addressing intermediate alarms, performing simple quality checks, using hand tools and measurement devices, and training teammates after certification.