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Technician- Coater I (A Crew/AM Shift)

First Solar · New Iberia, LA · 6 days ago
Engineering$20.5/hrFull-time

Basic Job Functions

  • Safely operate and maintain 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.
  • 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 is available for the next shift.
  • Ensures waste is discarded timely and appropriately.

Education/Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Preference for Associate degree or certificate in a technical discipline.
  • 2+ Years of Manufacturing experience.
  • Experience in warehousing, textile, agriculture, or material inspection.
  • Honorable military experience in an electrical, mechanical and/or chemical industrial application.
  • 60 credits of internal manufacturing-related training (in module or semiconductor areas of the line) or equivalent education and experience.
  • Endorsement from direct supervisor for a promotion.
  • Received 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.
  • Math skills appropriate to understand and apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) concepts.
  • 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 to direct supervision.
  • Must be able to obtain/maintain forklift certification and/or walk behind forklift certification, if requested.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Adheres to all safety procedures and practice good housekeeping.
  • 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.
  • 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 is available for the next shift.
  • Ensures waste is discarded timely and appropriately.

Reporting Relationships

This position will not have direct reports.

Travel

Estimated Salary Range: $20.50/ 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.
  • Use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.

Job description subject to change at any time.

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