Team Lead- Coater USA

Basic Job Functions

The Production Team Lead is a combination of the Production Technician (level III) and Team Leader role within production operations. The position is for existing experienced First Solar Associates with a sound technical competence and demonstrated ability to collaborate and lead others. The position is for associates aspiring to utilize their skills to help other associates be successful in their training and in fulfilling their job responsibilities.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Preference for Associate degree or certificates in a technical discipline
• Internal experience: 1+ Year experience as at least a Coater Technician I. Technician Supervisor recommendation is required.
• External experience: 1-year previous Team Lead or supervisory experience.

Required Skills/Competencies

• Safety First mindset
• Maintain a high standard for quality
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Math skills appropriate to understand and apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) concepts
• Able to foster teamwork through collaboration with peers, leadership, and other functional groups
• Able to lead teams and provide on-the-job training
• Able to communicate effectively 1:1 and in-group setting with peers and leadership
• Fundamental knowledge to work with different computer applications. Interface with Machine Control Panels.
• Able to use mobile systems, communication devices, and simple tool interfaces.
• Able to use simple hand tools and measurement tools.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain forklift certification and/or walk behind forklift certification, if requested.

Essential Responsibilities

• Adheres to all safety procedures and practices good housekeeping.
• Safely operates and maintains tools and equipment to meet acceptable quality and productivity levels.
• Completes their training in the required timeframe.
• Provides on-the-job training or coordinates with others to train team members and validate successful completion.
• Leads their team on job assignments and supports them on resolving issues.
• Performs assigned job duties in accordance with training and direction provided by supervisor.
• Performs maintenance on equipment, in the required time, with hand tools and instrumentation.
• Operates forklift and crane with proper training and certification (when required).
• 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.
• Collections 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.

Reporting Relationships

This position will not have direct reports.

Travel

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

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.
• Reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• Stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.

Job description subject to change at any time.

Other duties as assigned.

Estimated Salary Range:

$23.27 - $33.17 Hourly US