Senior Maintenance Technician - Electrical & Mechanical

First Solar; Trinity (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking a maintenance technician to perform upkeep of the facility, equipment, and grounds in a safe, timely, and cost-efficient manner. Ability to read schematics and basic electronic troubleshooting, vacuum troubleshooting and leak detection are required.

You will mentor junior technicians and report work in CMMS. Education/experience include a high school diploma with 2-year technical training or associate degree, or 8+ years maintenance experience, or 5 years with a related

Qualifications

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Basic understanding of SPC and Process Control Techniques.
• Project Leader and previous supervisory experience is a plus.
• Proven Communications Skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to read prints and suggest modifications as required.
• Proven Electro/Mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of Electrical, Mechanical, Vacuum Systems and Laser operations.
• Knowledge of Building Codes.

Responsibilities

• Repair of all manufacturing equipment current and future and/or ability to understand such equipment to the point of effective troubleshooting.
• Mentors’ junior technicians in the on-site service and repair of process equipment, and as necessary the maintenance of the facility. Communicates parts inventory levels.
• Assists in evaluating and certifying Junior technicians for promotions and training.
• Sets the example for all maintenance technicians in troubleshooting and servicing of all energy sources for all equipment and implements the preventative maintenance program.
• Collaborates with other departments and vendors.
• Follows standard OSHA, EPA and Company safe practices on all work assignments.
• Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings.
• Is responsible for the training of maintenance technicians.
• Ensures that all work is recorded in CMMS and all work orders are complete including the documentation of spares, labor, and downtime.
• Attends pass down/ shift meetings to communicate any and all work-related information on completed and in progress work from the previous shift.
• Performs other assignments as required by his supervisor and manager.
• Substitutes for the Lead when needed.
• Assists Equipment Engineer with projects.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

MS Office

SPC / Process Control

Project leadership

Communication skills

Read prints

Electro/Mechanical skills

Electrical/Mechanical/Vacuum/Lasers

Building codes

Education

High school diploma

Electrical/maintenance technical training

Technical associate degree

8+ years maintenance experience

5 years with degree in technical discipline

Job description

First Solar is seeking a maintenance technician to perform upkeep of the facility, equipment, and grounds in a safe, timely, and cost-efficient manner. Ability to read schematics and basic electronic troubleshooting, vacuum troubleshooting and leak detection are required.

You will mentor junior technicians and report work in CMMS. Education/experience include a high school diploma with 2-year technical training or associate degree, or 8+ years maintenance experience, or 5 years with a related