Production Technician

The Production Technician I is an intermediate-level position in the middle submodule to the finishing end of the manufacturing process. The core function is to safely operate specific equipment, manage material and processes to manufacture high-quality, photovoltaic solar modules at the required rate. Additionally, Technician I’s will be responsible for conducting operational preventative maintenance procedures, addressing intermediate-level alarms, performing basic quality control procedures, and interfacing with equipment and factory computer systems.

What First Solar Offers:

• Increased WAGES
• Clean, bright, climate-controlled work environment
• 12-hour crew schedule with 10 hours of built-in overtime each paycheck
• Attractive 7-day work schedule over a 2-week period (50% days off)
• Career Progression Tracks for technical and leadership roles
• Onsite amenities which include a fitness center and café
• Bonuses – Yearly and Attendance
• 401k with company match
• Great Benefits package on day 1

Basic Job Functions:

• Safely operate specific equipment and manage materials and processes to manufacture photovoltaic solar modules.
• Conduct operational preventative maintenance procedures.
• Address intermediate-level alarms and perform basic quality control procedures.
• Interface with equipment and factory computer systems.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED (preference for Associates degree or certificates in a technical discipline).
• External candidates must have:
  • 1+ Year of Manufacturing experience.
• Internal candidates must have either:
  • 1+ Year of Manufacturing experience
  • 6 months of experience in any of First Solar’s manufacturing processes and have successfully completed their development program requirements for promotion from a Production Operator.
• Experiences that will be considered as a substitute for direct manufacturing experience include:
  • Warehousing, textile, agriculture, or material inspection.
• Honorable military experience in an electrical, mechanical, and/or chemical industrial application.
• Safety First mindset.
• Maintain a high standard for Quality.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Basic Math skills appropriate to understand typical manufacturing production metrics.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Fundamental knowledge to work with different computer applications.
• Interface with Machine Control Panels.
• Ability to use mobile systems, communication devices, and simple tool interfaces.
• Ability to use simple hand tools and measurement tools.
• Perform light mechanical maintenance activities utilizing hand tools and measurement devices.
• Work in a large area of manufacturing space, often without line-of-sight to direct supervision.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and practice good housekeeping.
• Safely operate and maintain tools and equipment to meet acceptable quality and productivity levels.
• Complete training in the required timeframe.
• Provide on-the-job training to team members when requested.
• Perform assigned job duties in accordance with training and direction provided by team leads and supervisor.
• Perform maintenance on equipment, in the required time, with hand tools and instrumentation.
• Interface with equipment computers to monitor parameters and alarms.
• Monitor process data & 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 communication with team members and leadership during shift changes.
• Ensure proper inventory levels of materials and in-process work is available for the next shift.
• Ensure waste is discarded timely and appropriately.
• Other duties as assigned.

Travel:

• No regular travel is required outside the First Solar work site.

Estimated Salary Range:

• $18 - $22

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…