Production Technician I USA

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic Job Functions:

• The Production Technician I is an intermediate level position in the middle submodule to finishing end of the manufacturing process. The core function is to safely operate specific equipment, manage material and processes to manufacture high-quality, photovoltaic solar modules at the required rate. Additionally, Technician I’s will be responsible for conducting operational preventative maintenance procedures, addressing intermediate-level alarms, performing basic quality control procedures, and interface with equipment and factory computer systems.

Education/Experience:

• External candidates must have: • High School Diploma or GED. • Preference for Associate degree or certificate in a technical discipline. • 1+ Year of Manufacturing experience. • Experiences 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. • Internal candidates must have: • High School Diploma or GED. • Achieved 60 credits of internal manufacturing-related training. • Endorsement from direct supervisor for a promotion. • 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. • Basic Math skills appropriate to understand typical manufacturing production metrics. • 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 of direct supervision.

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. • Interfaces with equipment computers to monitor parameters and alarms. • Monitors process data & 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. • Other duties as assigned. • Job description subject to change at any time.