Production Operator USA (Crew D)

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 & make 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. 

• Collaborate 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. 

• Ensure proper inventory levels of materials and in-process work is available for the next shift. 

• Ensure waste is discarded timely and appropriately. 

• Job description subject to change at any time. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Reporting Relationships: 

• This position reports to the Technical Supervisor.  

• This position will not have direct reports.  

Travel: 

• ​​0% - 5% (On