Solar Production Operator: Build High-Quality PV Modules

First Solar Inc.; New Iberia, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking a Production Operator in New Iberia, LA to safely operate equipment and manage materials in the finishing stage of solar module manufacturing. You will perform preventative maintenance, respond to intermediate alarms, and run basic quality checks while interfacing with machine control panels and plant computer systems.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of manufacturing experience; internal candidates should have 60 credits and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• 1+ year of manufacturing experience or relevant substitutions.
• Ability to work in a team and follow safety procedures.
• Basic math and computer literacy for production metrics.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate equipment and manage materials for PV module manufacturing.
• Perform preventative maintenance and address intermediate alarms.
• Run basic quality control procedures and interface with control panels.

Skills

Safety First mindset

Teamwork

Basic Math

Written and oral communication

Basic troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 internal manufacturing credits (internal candidate)

Tools

Machine Control Panels

Hand tools

Measuring tools

Job description

First Solar is seeking a Production Operator in New Iberia, LA to safely operate equipment and manage materials in the finishing stage of solar module manufacturing. You will perform preventative maintenance, respond to intermediate alarms, and run basic quality checks while interfacing with machine control panels and plant computer systems.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of manufacturing experience; internal candidates should have 60 credits and