Solar Manufacturing Equipment Technician

First Solar; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar in Perrysburg, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Technician to assist in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, and to troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues on the production line. The role involves performing maintenance and repair of equipment, identifying system improvements for throughput and yield, and training production associates and technicians.

A high school diploma is required, with preferred technical associate degree or relevant

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree in a technical discipline or 2+ years machine/mechanic experience qualify.
• One year First Solar technical experience preferred.
• Six months experience as Associate EMT at First Solar with rating 5+ in EMT categories.

Responsibilities

• Solve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
• Perform on-site service and repair of equipment.
• Identify yield and product performance improvements.
• Complete assignments as scheduled.
• Develop methods to assign causes to yield excursions.

Skills

Safety mindset

Electrical/mechanical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Self-directed

Communications

Line troubleshooting

Process troubleshooting

Administrative tasks

MS Office

Problem solving improvements

Education

Technical associate degree (preferred)

2+ years machine/mechanic experience

1 year First Solar experience

EMT/related training (6 months)

Job description

First Solar in Perrysburg, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Technician to assist in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, and to troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues on the production line. The role involves performing maintenance and repair of equipment, identifying system improvements for throughput and yield, and training production associates and technicians.

A high school diploma is required, with preferred technical associate degree or relevant