Technician- Coater I (Nights)

About the role

The Production Coater Technician I is an intermediate position responsible for the beginning of the manufacturing process inclusive of the "coating" application of the semiconductor. The core function is to safely operate specific equipment, manage material and processes to manufacture high-quality, photovoltaic solar modules at the required rate.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• Works with cross functional teams to run approved tests.
• Provides good communication with team members and leadership during shift changes.
• 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.
• Collaborates with cross functional teams on problem solving.
• Collects data and provides reporting (written, oral, or via computer/devices) when requested.
• Ensures proper inventory levels of materials and in-process work are available for the next shift.
• Ensures waste is discarded timely and appropriately.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Preference for Associate degree or certificate in a technical discipline.
• 2+ Years of Manufacturing experience.
• Experience that will be considered as a substitute for direct manufacturing experience: Warehousing, textile, agriculture, or material inspection.
• Honorable military experience in an electrical, mechanical and/or chemical industrial application.
• Endorsement from direct supervisor for a promotion.
• Received a positive rating from direct supervisor related to Safety, Performance, Dependability, and Collaboration.

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.
• 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).
• Works with cross functional teams to run approved tests.
• Provides good communication with team members and leadership during shift changes.
• 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.
• Collaborates with cross functional teams on problem solving.
• Collects data and provides reporting (written, oral, or via computer/devices) when requested.
• Ensures proper inventory levels of materials and in-process work are available for the next shift.
• Ensures waste is discarded timely and appropriately.

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Climb stairs 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 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required.
• Reach above shoulder and below the waist heights on a frequent basis.
• Straighten, bend, or stoop, on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to; steel toed shoes, cut resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses, hearing protection).
• Coater Technicians are required to wear full and half mask respirators (requires no facial hair), typically with a full body Tyvek suit for routine operational and maintenance tasks.