Production Operator (D Crew/PM Shift)

About the role

The Production Operator is the entry-level position for solar panel manufacturing at First Solar. Assigned area will be limited to our Finishing operation within the plant.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety procedures and practice good housekeeping.
• Perform assigned job duties in accordance to all written work instructions and procedures.
• Safely operate and maintain tools and equipment used to manufacture solar modules at acceptable quality and throughput levels per control plan.
• Ensure proper inventory levels of materials and parts at point of use.
• Load or unload photovoltaic modules as needed to support line rate, isolate quality issues, or as otherwise instructed.
• Properly identify modules removed from line.
• Respond to tool alarms or non-standard conditions per work instruction and escalate issues that cannot be fixed immediately.
• Ensure waste materials are discarded in their designated containers and containers properly sealed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Candidate must have 3 months of general work experience.

Qualifications

• Safety First mindset.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Basic problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to use mobile systems, communication devices, and simple tool interfaces.
• Ability to understand and apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) concepts preferred.

Skills

• Safety First mindset.
• Teamwork.
• Problem Solving.
• Communication.
• Use of Mobile Systems.
• Statistical Process Control (SPC).

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$18.00 Hourly, 5% US

Schedule

N/A

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.
• 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).