Production Technician I - Days

The Production Technician I is an intermediate-level position in the middle submodule to the 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 interfacing with equipment and factory computer systems.

What First Solar Offers:

• Increased WAGES
• Clean, bright, climate-controlled work environment
• 12-hour crew schedule with 10 hours of built-in overtime each paycheck
• Attractive 7-day work schedule over a 2-week period (50% days off)
• Career Progression Tracks for technical and leadership roles
• Onsite amenities which include a fitness center and café
• Bonuses – Yearly and Attendance
• 401k with company match
• Great Benefits package on day 1

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:

• High School Diploma or GED 
  • Preference for Associates degree or certificates in a technical discipline
• External candidates must have:
  • 1+ Year of Manufacturing experience
• Internal candidates must have either:
  • 1+ Year of Manufacturing experience
  • 6 months of experience working in any of First Solar’s manufacturing process and have successfully completed their development program requirements for promotion from a Production Operator.
• Experiences that will be considered as a substitute for direct manufacturing experience
  • Warehousing, textile, agriculture, or material inspection
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  • Honorable military experience in an electrical, mechanical and/or chemical industrial application

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Safety First mindset
• Maintain a high standard for 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-site to direct supervision

Essential Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all safety procedures and practice good housekeeping
• Safely operate and maintain tools and equipment to meet acceptable quality and productivity levels
• Complete training in the required timeframe
• Provide on-the-job training to team members when requested
• Perform assigned job duties in accordance with training and direction provided by team leads and supervisor
• Perform maintenance on equipment, in the required time, with hand tools and instrumentation
• Interface with equipment computers to monitor parameters and alarms
• Monitor process data & make decisions based on procedures to maintain process control
• Recognize conditions that require escalation and provide good communication on issues and recommendations
• Work with cross functional teams to run approved tests
• Collaborate with cross functional teams on problem solving
• Collect data and provide reporting (written, oral, or via computer/devices) when requested
• Provide good communication with team members and leadership during shift changes
• Ensure proper inventory levels of materials and in-process work is available for the next shift
• Ensure waste is discarded timely and appropriately
• Other duties as assigned

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