Technician- Maintenance I USA (A Crew/ AM Shift)

About the Role

Performs all necessary maintenance of the facility, equipment, and grounds in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Accomplishes daily assignments as scheduled and as directed.
• Performs on-site service and repair of equipment, meeting at least 70% of Estimated Repair Times.
• Collaborates with other departments.
• Follows standard OSHA, EPA, and company safe practices on all work assignments.
• Reads electrical and mechanical drawings and technical manuals.
• Manages waste generated from work performed as instructed.
• Completes First Solar Maintenance Technician 1 training program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in a technical field preferred.
• Must meet one of the following:
  • 6 months First Solar manufacturing experience, or
  • 6 months of outside manufacturing, mechanical, or agricultural experience, or
  • Military experience, or
  • Graduate from vocational High School with no experience required.

Skills

• Verifiable technical skills and/or background.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Proven communication skills.
• Ability to follow safe work practices.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Proven electro/mechanical skills preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, vacuum systems, and robotics preferred.

Pay

Estimated hourly salary range: $22.00 - $26.44 (US).

Physical Requirements

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis.
• Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis and up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis and up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye separately and both eyes (with or without correction), ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green, and peripheral vision greater than 70 degrees is required.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend on an occasional basis.
• Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (including, but not limited to: steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons, arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection, and respirators) as a condition of employment (requires little or no facial hair).