Production Technician (Nights)

About the role

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 interfacing with equipment and factory computer systems.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Communicates effectively 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• External candidates must have: High School Diploma or GED.
• 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.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$18.00-$24.04 US

Schedule

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.