Senior Maintenance Technician II – Equipment & Systems

First Solar Inc.; Trinity (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar Inc. in Trinity, AL is seeking a maintenance technician to perform on-site service and repair of plant equipment, ensuring safety and cost-efficiency. The role requires knowledge of CMMS, reading electrical/mechanical drawings, and strong problem-solving skills.

You will work with cross-functional teams, follow OSHA and EPA standards, and aim to meet 90% of estimated repair times while identifying cost-saving opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with 3+ years maintenance experience; or 5+ years in related field; or 2-year technical school with 3+ years experience.
• Journeyman’s Card from an accredited apprenticeship program preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment; proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook; CMMS experience.

Responsibilities

• Accomplishes daily assignments as scheduled and as directed.
• Performs on-site service and repair of equipment.
• Must meet at least 90% of Estimated Repair Times
• Collaborates with other departments.
• Follows OSHA, EPA, and Company safe practices on all work assignments.
• Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings.
• May be asked to train other employees.
• If no tech III is available may be asked to fill in as Team Lead.
• Ability to read electrical & mechanical drawings and technical manuals.
• Responsible for adherence to all safety procedures, good housekeeping standards, and the wearing of PPE.
• Notify EHS Department if there are questions or concerns with the management of hazardous waste.
• Responsible to manage waste generated from any work that is performed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Skills

Manufacturing equipment knowledge

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

CMMS knowledge

Project leadership

Communication skills

Read electrical/mechanical prints

Electro/Mechanical skills

Electrical, Mechanical, Vacuum, Roboti

Safety practices

LOTO knowledge

Independent work

System troubleshooting

PM knowledge

CMMS data entry

Education

High school diploma/GED + 3+ years maintenance experience

High school diploma/GED + 5+ years in related field

High school diploma/GED + 2-year technical school & 3+ years experience

Journeyman’s Card from an accredited apprenticeship program

Tools

CMMS

Job description

First Solar Inc. in Trinity, AL is seeking a maintenance technician to perform on-site service and repair of plant equipment, ensuring safety and cost-efficiency. The role requires knowledge of CMMS, reading electrical/mechanical drawings, and strong problem-solving skills.

You will work with cross-functional teams, follow OSHA and EPA standards, and aim to meet 90% of estimated repair times while identifying cost-saving opportunities.