Production Technician I USA (C Crew/AM Shift)

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.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position reports to the Technical Supervisor. 
• This position will not have direct reports. 

Travel:

• 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)

Estimated Salary Range:

• $18.00 Hourly. 

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, 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 both eyes (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow,