Production Operator-Cell (Pitman Day Shift

Production Operator-Cell (Pitman Day Shift)

• Full-time
• Site:
  Fort Mill, SC
• Department:
  Production Operations

Our purposeis to make a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make.

At Silfab Solar, the energy of our people is the power behind our success. Our employees actively shape the solar innovations of tomorrow, while adhering to the highest ethical operating standards and promoting a respectful and safe workplace for our diverse workforce.

Silfab Solar is the North American leader in the design, development, and manufacture of high-efficiency, premium quality solar cells and solar modules. Silfab leverages more than 40 years of solar experience and best-in‑class technologies operating state‑of‑the‑art facilities in Burlington, Washington, Fort Mill, South Carolina and corporate headquarters in Toronto, Canada. Each operating facility features multiple automated production lines, certified to the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System standard, and just‑in‑time manufacturing to deliver Buy American approved PV modules specifically designed for and dedicated to the North American market.

We are committed to investing in our employees, providing a dynamic and supportive environment for learning and professional growth. We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, and opportunities for advancement, but more importantly, we offer you the ability to make a real difference in the world.

As a Production Operator in Cell Manufacturing, you will operate your assigned station safely and efficiently to produce high‑quality solar cells. Depending on your assignment, this may include loading wafers, operatingprint or testing equipment, inspecting and sorting cells, labeling, or packing finished product — always following the cleanroom, ESD, and contamination‑control standards that protect fragile, high‑value material.

• Operate automatic and semi‑automatic cell‑manufacturing equipment according to station Standard Work Instructions (SWI).
• Follow all cleanroom gowning, ESD, and contamination‑control requirements when handling wafers and cells.
• Load, handle, and move wafers, cells, cassettes, and magazines using correct technique to minimize breakage and contamination.
• Clean and prepare the workstation, equipment, and cassettes or tooling.
• Perform in‑process quality checks and electrical or visual testing as required by the assigned station.
• Identify, mark, and segregate acceptable and defective wafers and cells.
• Check finished cells for correct labeling, packaging, and configuration.
• Record production, quality, and downtime information on the required station paperwork.
• Maintain compliance with established policies, procedures, and 5S standards.
• Complete other tasks as required and/or directed.

• Hand‑eye coordination, manual dexterity, and the ability to distinguish between colors.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions in English.
• Careful, consistent handling of fragile, high‑value material.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Coachable and willing to learn.
• Punctual and dependable
• Team and customer oriented.
• Problem Solving.
• Ability to lift objects less than 25 pounds and teamlift objectsapproximately 60 pounds.
• Able to stand, walk and work on feet for 8+ hours.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Production or manufacturing experience preferred; cleanroom experience an asset.

• Must be able to lift and move materials up to 25 pounds independently and participate in team lifts of approximately 60 pounds as required for essential production tasks.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position or move throughout the production floor for…