Senior Maintenance Technician: Electrical & Mechanical

First Solar Inc.; Trinity (AL); On-site; USD 4,133,000 - 5,924,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar Inc. is seeking a skilled maintenance technician for the Trinity, Alabama facility. The role covers daily maintenance of equipment and grounds, troubleshooting, and mentoring junior technicians.

You will document all work in the CMMS and collaborate with the maintenance supervisor to ensure safe, efficient operations. Ideal candidates have hands-on electrical or mechanical maintenance experience, ability to read schematics, and knowledge of building codes and process controls.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with relevant technical training or degree.
• Experience in maintenance roles with electrical or mechanical focus.

Responsibilities

• Repair manufacturing equipment and understand equipment to troubleshoot effectively.
• Mentor junior technicians in on-site service and repair of process equipment.
• Maintain and document spares, labor, and downtime in CMMS.
• Collaborate with other departments and vendors.
• Follow OSHA, EPA, and company safety practices.

Skills

Manufacturing knowledge

MS Office

Process control

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Read schematics

Electro-mechanical

Electrical systems

Vacuum systems

Laser operations

Building codes

Education

High school diploma

Technical school / associate

8+ years maintenance experience

Degree in mechanical or electrical

Tools

CMMS

Job description

First Solar Inc. is seeking a skilled maintenance technician for the Trinity, Alabama facility. The role covers daily maintenance of equipment and grounds, troubleshooting, and mentoring junior technicians.

You will document all work in the CMMS and collaborate with the maintenance supervisor to ensure safe, efficient operations. Ideal candidates have hands-on electrical or mechanical maintenance experience, ability to read schematics, and knowledge of building codes and process controls.