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.