Technician- Calibration/IQA 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:

• Manage all calibrations within the facility and ensure that systems are implemented and maintained. 
• Execute inspection procedures for the validation of incoming material.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required. 
• Candidates must meet one of the following criteria to qualify: 
  • 5 years of manufacturing experience OR 2 years of Calibration experience,
  • Associates degree in a technical discipline or equivalent post-secondary studies AND 2 years of manufacturing experience OR 1 year of calibration experience,
  • Bachelors degree in a technical discipline AND 0-2 years manufacturing experience.
• 2 years of experience within ISO 9001 (or equivalent) Quality System desired.
• ASQ Certification desired (CQI, CQA, CQT, CCT).
• Certifications from Polyworks, Zeiss, and Omnex desired. 

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Behavioral:   
• Be a self-starter.
• Be collaborative. 
• Be safe.
• Be agile.
• Be innovative/entrepreneurial.
• Be focused on results. 
• Refer to "Operation/Production" competencies. 
• Technical:
• Basic understanding of electronic devices.
• Basic understanding of thermal equipment.
• Experience with calibration system requirements. 
• Experience using micrometers, gage blocks, and other handheld inspection tools. 
• Basic inspection methods for production type parts. 
• Ability to read and interpret product and tool blueprints. 
• CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) operation experience.
• FARO operation experience.
• Proven communications skills. 
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office programs.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Complete assignments and projects as directed, with minimal supervision.
• Complete all the calibrations on time and with proper documentation. 
• Maintain calibration procedures and records per company policy. 
• Define and implement corrective actions on devices that are out of calibration. 
• Perform inspections of incoming material, using provided metrology.
• Release material in the inventory system after completing the inspections.
• Quarantine and investigate any nonconforming incoming materials.
• Assist in module inspections when needed.
• Conduct effective communications and foster team building. 
• Interface with other departments and locations. 
• Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position will report to a Quality Engineer.
• This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

• 0%-5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)
• If hired during plant start up, you will be expected to travel to other First Solar locations for training.

Estimated Salary Range:

• 17.84 - 25.00, 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, and green 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) and a condition of employment and continued employment (may require little or no facial hair).