Production Technician I USA

Basic Job Functions

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

Education/Experience

External candidates must have:

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Preference for an 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.

Internal candidates must have:

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Achieved 60 credits of internal manufacturing-related training.
• An 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.
• 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.
• 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 are 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.

Travel

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

Estimated Salary Range

$18.00 Hourly.

US Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis.
• Lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.

Any Position with an Essential Function of PIV Operation Requires

• 20/40 vision in each eye separately and both eyes (with or without correction).
• The ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green.
• Peripheral vision >70 degrees.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.