Production Operator, Cell Operations

Summary of Position

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, operating print 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.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem Solving.
• Ability to lift objects less than 25 pounds and team lift objects approximately 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 extended periods (for the duration of the shift up to 8+ hours per shift).
• Must be able to operate, position, adjust, or move equipment, tools, or materials necessary for production processes.
• Capable of performing consistent, manual production tasks over long shifts.
• Must be able to work in a gowned cleanroom and typical manufacturing environment, including required PPE and ESD controls, noise, and temperature variation.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Candidates must have a valid passport and driver's license with which to travel seamlessly through Canada, the USA, Europe and China.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends when required.
• Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time.

• Experience working with and troubleshooting robotics/controls systems, Control Logix PLCs and plant application controls and automation.
• Solid understanding of process safety principles, hazard identification, and risk assessment to ensure a safe working environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams, present technical information, and liaise with stakeholders at all levels while exhibiting professional and courteous communication/interaction under pressure (both written and oral).
• Collaborate efficiently with external machine builders and system integrators throughout the detailed…