Technician- Coater I

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.

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.