Technician- Maintenance II USA

First Solar Inc.; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar Inc. is seeking a maintenance technician in the United States. The role covers on-site service of facility equipment, groundkeeping, and adherence to safety practices.

Candidates should bring 3+ years of maintenance experience or equivalent trade training, with a preference for journeyman-level credentials. Responsibilities include performing scheduled maintenance, data entry into CMMS, and collaboration with other departments to ensure uptime and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience requirements as listed: HS diploma/GED with 3+ years maintenance, or 5 years related field, or 2-year technical school with 3+ years experience.
• Journeyman's Card from an accredited program preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, CMMS, and reading prints.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance on facility, equipment, and grounds.
• On-site service and repair of equipment; meet 90% of estimated repair times.
• Follow OSHA/EPA safety practices and PPE requirements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and train other employees if needed.
• Coordinate with other departments and relay data in CMMS.

Skills

Manufacturing equipment knowledge

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

CMMS knowledge

Project leadership

Communication skills

Reading electrical/mechanical prints

Electrical/Mechanical/Robotic systems

Safe work practices (OSHA/EPA)

LOTO compliance

Independence/work without supervision

Troubleshooting systems

PMs knowledge

Data entry into CMMS

Education

High school diploma/GED + 3+ years maintenance experience

High school diploma/GED + 5 years related field experience

High school diploma/GED + 2-year technical school & 3+ years experience

Journeyman's Card preferred

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Job Description

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

Basic Job Functions:

• Performs, as directed, all necessary maintenance of the facility, equipment, and grounds, in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma/GED and 3+ years maintenance experience, OR
• High school diploma/GED and 5+ years of experience in a related field, OR
• High school diploma/GED and 2-year technical school & 3+ years' experience.
• Journeyman's Card from an accredited apprenticeship program preferred.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge of CMMS is a plus but not required if coming in from the outside. Internal candidates need to know the CMMS system.
• Project Leader experiences a plus.
• Proven Communications Skills
• Ability to read prints and suggest modifications as required.
• Proven Electro/Mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of Electrical, Mechanical, Vacuum Systems and Robotic.
• Ability to follow Safe Work Practices.
• Full understanding of LOTO
• Ability to work independently with no supervision.
• Capable of troubleshooting to the systems level.
• Full knowledge of all PM's
• Must be capable of pulling reports and entering data or pass downs into/from the CMMS system.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Accomplishes daily assignments as scheduled and as directed.
• Performs the on-site service and repair of equipment.
• Must meet at least 90% of Estimated Repair Times.
• Collaborates with other departments.
• Follows standard OSHA, EPA, and Company safe practices on all work assignments.
• Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings.
• May be asked to train other employees.
• If no tech III is available may be asked to fill in as Team Lead.
• Ability to read electrical & mechanical drawings and technical manuals.
• Responsible for adherence to all safety procedures, good housekeeping standards, and the wearing of PPE.
• Notify EHS Department if there are questions or concerns with the management of hazardous waste.
• Responsible to manage waste generated from any work that is performed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

• No travel is required.

Estimated Salary Range:

• $23.37-32.69 hourly 6% bonus

US Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs or steps 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 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye separately and both eyes (with or without correction), the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green and peripheral vision >70 degrees 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 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 or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) as a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

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.