Technician- Maintenance III USA (Crew B)

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

Job summary

First Solar is hiring a Maintenance Technician to diagnose and repair manufacturing equipment, read schematics, and support daily operations on site in Trinity, Alabama. The role requires strong electrical and mechanical skills, familiarity with CMMS, and a track record of mentoring junior staff.

The candidate will follow OSHA/EPA safety practices, collaborate with other departments, and ensure accurate reporting of all work performed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical training in Electrical/Maintenance.
• 2-year technical school or associate degree in technical discipline acceptable.
• 8+ years maintenance experience required or 5 years with a degree in mechanical/electrical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Repair all manufacturing equipment and troubleshoot to effective level.
• Mentor junior technicians and communicate parts inventory levels.
• Certify Junior technicians for promotions and training as needed.
• Lead maintenance shifts and implement preventive maintenance program.
• Record all work in CMMS and document spares, labor, and downtime.
• Attend shift handoffs and communicate progress.

Skills

Schematics reading

Electrical troubleshooting

Vacuum systems

Mechanical skills

Read prints

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Communication skills

CMMS

Education

High school diploma

2-year technical program

2-year associate degree

8+ years maintenance experience

5 years with degree in mechanical or electrical disciplines

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Basic Job Functions:

Performs all necessary maintenance of the facility, equipment, and grounds, in a safe, timely and cost-efficient manner. Ability to read schematics and basic electronic troubleshooting. Vacuum troubleshooting and leak detection skills. Assists in the plans and schedules of daily work assignments for maintenance technicians. Mentors' junior technician in repair and procedures. Writes procedures for specifications on repairs when requested. Responsible for the accurate and complete reporting of all work performed on their shift, in the CMMS system. Reports directly to the shift maintenance supervisor. Checks and approves all work upon completion of work orders. Works overtime when necessary to train and certify junior technicians.

Education/Experience:

• High school graduate with one or more of the following:
• 2-year technical school in Electrical and Maintenance field or
• 2-year associate degree or equivalent program in a technical discipline or
• 8+ year's maintenance experience required OR
• 5 years' experience with Degree in a mechanical or electrical discipline.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• 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.
• Proven Electro/Mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of Electrical, Mechanical, Vacuum Systems and Laser operations.
• Knowledge of Building Codes.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Repair of all manufacturing equipment current and future and/or ability to understand such equipment to the point of effective troubleshooting.
• Mentors' junior technicians in the on-site service and repair of process equipment, and as necessary the maintenance of the facility. Communicates parts inventory levels.
• Assists in evaluating and certifying Junior technicians for promotions and training.
• Sets the example for all maintenance technicians in troubleshooting and servicing of all energy sources for all equipment and implements the preventative maintenance program.
• Collaborates with other departments and vendors.
• Follows standard OSHA, EPA and Company safe practices on all work assignments.
• Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings.
• Is responsible for the training of maintenance technicians.
• Ensures that all work is recorded in CMMS and all work orders are complete including the documentation of spares, labor, and downtime.
• Attends pass down/ shift meetings to communicate any and all work-related information on completed and in progress work from the previous shift.
• Performs other assignments as required by his supervisor and manager.
• Substitutes for the Lead when needed.
• Assists Equipment Engineer with projects.
• 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:

• $30.05 - $42.81

US 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).

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 are a driving force in the success of our company.