Technician - Manufacturing Technician I - Perrysburg, OH, United States - First Solar

Description

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.

12-hour crew schedule with 10 hours of built-in overtime each paycheck

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.

1+ Year of Manufacturing experience
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
Honorable military experience in an electrical, mechanical and/or chemical industrial application
Maintain a high standard for Quality
Basic Math skills appropriate to understand typical manufacturing production metrics
Fundamental knowledge to work with different computer applications.
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
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
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


Travel:
No regular travel is required outside the First Solar work site.
Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction
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, hearing protection)

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role.

It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.
First Solar is leading the world's sustainable energy future.

First Solar is a leader in the development and manufacturing of thin film solar modules used in grid-connected solar power plants.

Our cost-advantaged solar technology boasts the smallest carbon footprint, lowest life cycle water use, and fastest energy payback in the industry.

We are delivering solutions to the world's most pressing challenges including climate change, energy security, water scarcity, and the unsustainable growing consumption of natural resources.

First Solar maintains a culture where all associates work together to lead the world's sustainable energy future. We believe in employee engagement, collaboration, well-being and productivity for all generations and emerging work styles.

First Solar's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by application country, federal, state or local laws; It is also First Solar's policy to comply with all applicable country, federal, state, or local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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