Team Lead- Coater; Crew​/AM Shift

Job Category:
Technicians
Job Description:
Basic

Job Functions:

The Team Lead
- Coater is a combination of the Production Technician (level III) and Team Leader role within production operations. The position is for existing experienced First Solar Associates with a sound technical competence and demonstrated ability to collaborate and lead others. The position is for Associates aspiring to utilize their skills to help other Associates be successful in their training and in fulfilling their job responsibilities.

A Production Team Lead is considered a good step toward potentially becoming a Production Supervisor. In the role a Team Lead will at times fulfil supervisory level responsibilities and will be required to carry a company provided communication device. Team leads may also be required to participant in training during off crew days. The position retains the responsibilities found with Production Tech II level positions (Safe operation of equipment, manage material and processes, perform maintenance, quality control, data analytics and problem solving) all in order to manufacture high-quality, photovoltaic solar modules at the required rate.

A Team Lead of Production Coater Technicians is expected to have the same experience and continue to fulfil a Coater Technician role, inclusive of wearing the appropriate PPE (respirator & Tyvek suit).

• High School Diploma or GED

• Preference for Associates degree or certificates in a technical discipline

• Internal experience:

• 1+ Year experience as at least a Production Technician I and have the experience as a Coater Technician to be a Coater Team Lead.

• Production Supervisor recommendation is required.

• Safety First mindset
• Maintain a high standard for Quality.
• Good troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Math skills appropriate to understand and apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) concepts.
• Ability to use simple hand tools and measurement tools.
• Perform mechanical maintenance activities utilizing hand tools and measurement devices.
• Able to foster teamwork through collaboration with peers, leadership, and other functional groups.
• Able to lead teams and provide on‑the‑job training.
• Effective communication (oral and written) 1:1 and in‑group setting with peers and leadership.
• Fundamental knowledge to work with different computer applications.
• Interface with Machine Control Panels
• Ability to use mobile systems, communication devices, and simple tool interfaces.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain forklift certification and/or walk behind forklift certification, if requested.
• Work in a large area of manufacturing space, often without line‑of‑site to direct supervision
• Other duties as assigned.
• Able to foster teamwork through collaboration with peers, leadership, and other functional groups.
• Able to lead teams and provide on‑the‑job training.
• Effective communication (oral and written) 1:1 and in‑group setting with peers and leadership.

• Adhere to all safety procedures and practice good housekeeping.
• Safely operate and maintain tools and equipment to meet acceptable quality and productivity levels.
• Complete their training in the required timeframe.
• Provide on‑the‑job training or coordinate with others to train team members and validate successful completion.
• Must be able to lead their team on job assignments and support them on resolving issues.
• Perform assigned job duties in accordance with training and direction provided by supervisor.
• Perform maintenance on equipment, in the required time, with hand tools and instrumentation.
• Operate fork lift and crane with proper training and certification (when required)
• Interface with equipment computers to monitor parameters and alarms.
• Monitor process data (including use of SPC) & make decisions based on procedures to maintain process control.
• Recognize conditions that require escalation and provide good communication on issues and recommendations.
• Work with cross functional teams to run approved tests.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams on problem solving.
• Collect data and provide reporting (written, oral, or via computer/devices) when requested
• Provide good…