Technician- Maintenance I USA (D Crew/ PM Shift)

Basic Job Functions

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

Education & Experience

• 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
  • 6 months of outside manufacturing, mechanical, or agricultural experience
  • Military experience
  • Graduate from vocational High School with no experience required

Required Skills & Competencies

• Verifiable technical skills and/or background
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skill
• Knowledge of computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Proven communications 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

Essential Responsibilities

• Accomplishes daily assignments as scheduled and as directed
• Performs the on-site service and repair of equipment. Must meet at least 70% of Estimated Repair Times
• Collaborates with other departments
• Follows standard OSHA, EPA, and company safe practices on all work assignments
• Ability to read electrical & mechanical drawings and technical manuals
• Performs other assignments as required
• Is responsible to manage waste generated from any work that is performed as instructed
• Will complete First Solar Maintenance Technician 1 training program
• Other duties as assigned

Reporting Relationships

This position will not have direct reports.

Pay & Schedule

• Estimated Salary Range: $22.00 - $26.44, Hourly
• No travel is required outside of the First Solar work site

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, according to work instruction
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis
• Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis
• Will push or pull 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), the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green and peripheral vision >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 is required (including, but not limited to: steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) as a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair)