Senior Maintenance Technician & Mentor (Electro/Mech)

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

Job summary

First Solar is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform wiring, troubleshooting and repair of facility equipment, read schematics, and support vacuum systems. You will mentor junior technicians, write repair procedures, and ensure accurate CMMS reporting.

The role requires strong electrical/mechanical skills and a commitment to safety. The position involves shift-based maintenance, coordination with supervisors, and potential overtime for training and certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with maintenance exposure.
• Technical/associate degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience reading schematics and performing electrical/mechanical repairs.
• Strong communications, documentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to mentor junior technicians and train on repair procedures.

Responsibilities

• Repair manufacturing equipment and perform troubleshooting across systems.
• Mentor junior technicians and assist with on-site service.
• Maintain documentation of spares, labor, and downtime in CMMS.
• Ensure work meets safety standards and procedures.
• Coordinate with other departments and vendors as needed.
• Lead shift tasks and review completed work orders.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Vacuum systems

Reading schematics

Maintenance supervision

CMMS reporting

Communications skills

Education

High school diploma

2-year technical school in Electrical/Maintenance

2-year associate degree or equivalent

8+ years maintenance experience

5 years experience with technical degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Reading prints

CMMS system

Job description

First Solar is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform wiring, troubleshooting and repair of facility equipment, read schematics, and support vacuum systems. You will mentor junior technicians, write repair procedures, and ensure accurate CMMS reporting.

The role requires strong electrical/mechanical skills and a commitment to safety. The position involves shift-based maintenance, coordination with supervisors, and potential overtime for training and certification.