Production Operator I USA (A Crew/AM Shift)

Basic Job Functions

The Production Technician I is an intermediate level position in the middle submodule to 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 interface with equipment and factory computer systems.

Education & Experience

External candidates must have:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Preference for Associate degree or certificate in a technical discipline
• 1+ Year of Manufacturing experience

Experiences that will be considered as a substitute for direct manufacturing experience:

• Warehousing, textile, agriculture, or material inspection
• Honorable military experience in an electrical, mechanical and/or chemical industrial application

Internal candidates must have:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Achieved 60 credits of internal manufacturing-related training
• Endorsement from direct supervisor for a promotion
• A positive rating from direct supervisor related to Safety, Performance, Dependability and Collaboration

Required Skills & Competencies

• Safety First mindset
• Maintain a high standard of quality
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Basic Math skills appropriate to understand typical manufacturing production metrics
• Must be able 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 of direct supervision

Essential Responsibilities

• Adheres to all safety procedures and practice good housekeeping
• Safely operates and maintains tools and equipment to meet acceptable quality and productivity levels
• Completes training in the required timeframe
• Provides on-the-job training to team members when requested
• Performs assigned job duties in accordance with training and direction provided by team leads and supervisor
• Performs maintenance on equipment, in the required time, with hand tools and instrumentation
• Interfaces with equipment computers to monitor parameters and alarms
• Monitors process data & makes decisions based on procedures to maintain process control
• Recognizes conditions that require escalation and provides good communication on issues and recommendations
• Works with cross functional teams to run approved tests
• Collaborates with cross functional teams on problem solving
• Collects data and provides reporting (written, oral, or via computer/devices) when requested
• Provides good communication with team members and leadership during shift changes
• Ensures proper inventory levels of materials and in-process work is available for the next shift
• Ensures waste is discarded timely and appropriately
• Other duties as assigned

Reporting Relationships

This position reports to the Technical Supervisor. This position will not have direct reports.

Pay

Estimated Salary Range: $18 - $25 hourly

Physical Requirements

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day
• Will climb stairs or steps 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 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis
• Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• 20/40 vision in each eye separately and both eyes (with or without correction), the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green and peripheral vision >70 degrees is required
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
• Must 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 or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) as a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair)

Travel

0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)