Team Lead- Maintenance USA (1st Shift)

First Solar Inc.; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 94,787,145 - 135,018,576; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking a Maintenance Team Lead to oversee the facility, equipment, and grounds maintenance. You will plan headcount and daily schedules for Maintenance Technicians under the Maintenance Supervisor, and mentor junior technicians in repair procedures.

Responsibilities include reading schematics, performing electrical and vacuum troubleshooting, writing repair procedures, and reporting work orders in Oracle.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 2-year technical/ electrical maintenance schooling preferred.
• 3-year associate degree or equivalent in a technical discipline preferred.
• 5-10 years maintenance experience.
• 2 years’ experience with degree in a mechanical or electrical discipline.
• Leadership or previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Proven knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Basic understanding of SPC and Process Control Techniques.
• Project Leader and previous supervisory experience a plus.
• Proven Communications Skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to read prints and suggest modifications as required.
• Ability to read electrical & mechanical drawings and technical manuals.
• Proven Electro/Mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of Electrical, Mechanical, Vacuum Systems and Laser operations.
• Knowledge of Building Codes.

Responsibilities

• Plan headcount and schedules for Maintenance Technicians under the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Mentor, train and certify junior technicians in repair procedures.
• Read schematics and perform basic electronic, vacuum troubleshooting and leak detection.
• Write procedures for repair specifications when requested.
• Report all work orders accurately in the Oracle system.
• Interact with other departments and vendors while maintaining safety standards.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies.
• Train maintenance technicians and manage spare parts inventories.

Skills

Read schematics

Electrical troubleshooting

Vacuum troubleshooting

Leak detection

Mentor/train junior technicians

Leadership/supervisory experience

Communications skills

Read prints & modifications

OSHA/EPA safety practices

Education

High School Diploma

2-year technical school in electrical & maintenance

3-year associate degree in technical discipline

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic Job Functions:

The Maintenance Team Lead will perform all necessary maintenance of the facility, equipment, and grounds, in a safe, timely, and cost-efficient manner. This position will assist in planning headcount and schedules for daily work assignments for Maintenance Technicians under the Maintenance Supervisor direction. The Maintenance Team Lead will mentor, train and certify junior technicians in repair procedures, as necessary. Must have the ability to read schematics and basic electronic troubleshooting, vacuum troubleshooting, and leak detection skills. Will write procedures for specifications on repairs when requested. Responsible for the accurate and complete reporting of all work orders on their shift in the Oracle system.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma required.
• 2-year technical school in electrical and maintenance field, preferred.
• 3-year associate degree or equivalent program in a technical discipline, preferred.
• 5-10 years’ maintenance experience.
• 2 years’ experience with Degree in a mechanical or electrical discipline
• Leadership or previous supervisory experience, preferred.
• Proven knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Basic understanding of SPC and Process Control Techniques.
• Project Leader and previous supervisory experience is a plus.
• Proven Communications Skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to read prints and suggest modifications as required.
• Ability to read electrical & mechanical drawings and technical manuals.
• Proven Electro/Mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of Electrical, Mechanical, Vacuum Systems and Laser operations.
• Knowledge of Building Codes.
• Schedules and plans daily assignments as scheduled and as directed.
• Performs the on-site service and repair of process equipment, maintenance of the facility and communicates parts inventory levels.
• Troubleshoots and services all energy sources on all equipment and implements the preventative maintenance program.
• Interfaces with other departments and vendors.
• Follows standard OSHA, EPA and Company safe practices on all work assignments.
• Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings.
• Responsible for the training of maintenance technicians
• Orders spare parts for daily or weekly activities
• Performs other assignments as required from his/her supervisor and manager.
• Updates end of shift report.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position will report to the Maintenance Supervisor
• This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

• No travel is required.

If hired during plant start up, you will be expected to travel to other First Solar locations for training.

Estimated Salary Range:

• $33.08 - $47.12, Hourly

US Physical Requirements:

Manufacturing & Maintenance Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs on a frequent basis.
• Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to; steel toed shoes, cut resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses, hearing protection).
  

Office Physical Requirements:

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.