Senior Maintenance Technician: Electrical & Vacuum Systems

First Solar, Inc.; Trinity (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. in Trinity, AL is seeking a skilled maintenance technician responsible for the upkeep of facilities, equipment, and grounds.

You will read schematics, troubleshoot electro/mechanical systems, perform vacuum and laser related tasks, and mentor junior technicians while documenting all work in the CMMS system. The role requires reporting to the shift maintenance supervisor, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with other departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with technical schooling or degree preferred.
• Experience in maintenance of manufacturing equipment and facilities.
• Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot electro/mechanical systems.
• Proven communication skills and ability to mentor juniors.
• Knowledge of building codes and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Repair manufacturing equipment and understand equipment for effective troubleshooting.
• Mentor junior technicians and communicate parts inventory levels.
• Assist in evaluating and certifying junior technicians for promotions and training.
• Lead by example in troubleshooting energy sources and implement preventive maintenance.
• Ensure all work is recorded in CMMS with spares, labor and downtime data.
• Attend shift meetings and communicate progress of work from previous shift.
• Perform other assignments as required by supervisor and manager.
• Substitute for Lead when needed and assist Equipment Engineer with projects.

Skills

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Electrical & mechanical

Vacuum systems

Laser operations

Building codes

Communication skills

Documentation

Team mentorship

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year technical school in Electrical and Maintenance

2-year associate degree or equivalent in technical discipline

8+ years maintenance experience

5 years with degree in mechanical or electrical discipline

Tools

CMMS

Excel

Word

Outlook

SPC/Process Control

Job description

First Solar, Inc. in Trinity, AL is seeking a skilled maintenance technician responsible for the upkeep of facilities, equipment, and grounds.

You will read schematics, troubleshoot electro/mechanical systems, perform vacuum and laser related tasks, and mentor junior technicians while documenting all work in the CMMS system. The role requires reporting to the shift maintenance supervisor, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with other departments.