Technician- Coater I (D Crew/PM Shift)

Basic Job Functions

• Safely operate specific equipment
• Manage material and processes to manufacture high-quality, photovoltaic solar modules at the required rate
• Conduct operational preventative maintenance procedures
• Address intermediate-level alarms
• Perform basic quality control procedures
• Use simple hand tools and systems during floor operations
• Conduct training on tasks where they have completed certification

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
• Internal candidates must have: High School Diploma or GED and achieved 60 credits of internal manufacturing-related training (in module or semiconductor areas of the line) or equivalent education and experience

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
• Maintain a high standard of Quality
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Collects 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.