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Technician- Maintenance I USA (C Crew/ AM Shift)
First SolarNew Iberia, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Nov 2025
💰 $52,000/yr($36,000/yr – $52,000/yr)
About the role
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/GED and 3+ years maintenance experience OR
- High school diploma/GED and 5+ years of experience in a related field OR
- High school diploma/GED and 2-year technical school & 3+ years’ experience
- Journeyman’s Card from an accredited apprentice ship program preferred.
Required Skills/Competencies:
- Knowledge of manufacturing equipment.
- Knowledge of computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Knowledge of CMMS is a plus but not required if coming in from the outside. Internal candidates need to know the CMMS system.
- Project Leader experiences a plus.
- Proven Communications Skills
- Ability to read prints and suggest modifications as required.
- Proven Electro/Mechanical skills.
- Knowledge of Electrical, Mechanical, Vacuum Systems and Robotic.
- Ability to follow Safe Work Practices.
- Full understanding of LOTO
- Ability to work independently with no supervision.
- Capable of troubleshooting to the systems level.
- Full knowledge of all PM’s
- Must be capable of pulling reports and entering data or pass downs into/from the CMMS system.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Accomplishes daily assignments as scheduled and as directed.
- Performs the on-site service and repair of equipment.
- Must meet at least 90% of Estimated Repair Times
- Interfaces with other departments.
- Follows standard OSHA, EPA, and Company safe practices on all work assignments.
- Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings.
- May be asked to train other employees.
- If no tech III is available may be asked to fill in as Team Lead.
- Ability to read electrical & mechanical drawings and technical manuals.
- Performs other assignments as required.
- Responsible to manage waste generated from any work that is performed.
This includes but is not limited to:
- Remove hazardous waste HEPA filters / pre filters and put in proper bags and then put into properly labeled gay lords. And clean up the area after work is done.
- Transport the full gay lords to the North Waste Cage. Contact WWT Associates when dropping off Gaylord.
- Make sure Gaylord is properly label and dated. Work with WWT Associates and/or EHS to make sure the gay lords is properly labeled.
- Move full AED drums back to the North Waste Cage. Make sure drum is properly labeled and dated. Drum cannot be over 882 lbs. Work with WWT Associates and/or EHS to make sure the drum is properly labeled.
- Responsible for adherence to all safety procedures, good housekeeping standards, and the wearing of PPE.
- Notify EHS Department if there are questions or concerns with the management of hazardous waste.
Reporting Relationships:
- This position will not have direct reports.
- If hiring to a new plant prior to plant start, associate will be required to spend extended time (60-80%) in another plant in either Ohio or Alabama for training until their assigned plan starts equipment installation.
Estimated Salary Range:
- $18.89 - $26.44, Hourly
US Physical Requirements:
Manufacturing & Maintenance 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).
Potential candidates will meet the
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