Senior Maintenance Technician & Mentor

First Solar; Alabama; On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for our Alabama facility. You will perform maintenance on manufacturing equipment, read schematics, troubleshoot electrical and vacuum systems, and mentor junior technicians.

The role requires safety-conscious operations and documentation in CMMS. You will schedule daily work, coordinate with other departments, and ensure compliance with OSHA/EPA practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical training in Electrical/Maintenance.
• 2-year technical school in Electrical and Maintenance or 2-year associates.
• 8+ years maintenance experience or 5 years with degree.

Responsibilities

• Repair manufacturing equipment and troubleshoot.
• Mentor junior technicians and manage on-site service.
• Certify junior technicians for promotions.
• Lead preventative maintenance program.
• Collaborate with other departments and vendors.
• Follow OSHA, EPA, and safety practices.
• Record all work in CMMS with spares and downtime.
• Attend shift meetings to communicate work progress.
• Train maintenance technicians.
• Substitute for Lead when needed.
• Assist Equipment Engineer with projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Computer skills

SPC basics

Leadership experience

Communications

Print reading

Electro/Mechanical skills

Vacuum systems

Laser operations

Building codes

Education

High school diploma

2-year technical program in Electrical & Maintenance

Associate degree in technical discipline

Job description

First Solar is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for our Alabama facility. You will perform maintenance on manufacturing equipment, read schematics, troubleshoot electrical and vacuum systems, and mentor junior technicians.

The role requires safety-conscious operations and documentation in CMMS. You will schedule daily work, coordinate with other departments, and ensure compliance with OSHA/EPA practices.