First Solar · 3 months ago
Team Lead- Coater USA (B Crew)
Trinity, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$22.60/hr - $32.21/hr
1+ years expFirst Solar is a leading provider of solar energy solutions, and they are seeking a Production Team Lead to oversee and support the production operations. The role involves leading a team of Coater Technicians, ensuring safety and quality standards, and performing maintenance and operational tasks to manufacture photovoltaic solar modules.
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Responsibilities
Adheres to all safety procedures and practices good housekeeping
Safely operates and maintains tools and equipment to meet acceptable quality and productivity levels
Completes their training in the required timeframe
Provides on-the-job training or coordinates with others to train team members and validate successful completion
Leads their team on job assignments and supports them on resolving issues
Performs assigned job duties in accordance with training and direction provided by supervisor
Performs maintenance on equipment, in the required time, with hand tools and instrumentation
Operates forklift and crane with proper training and certification (when required)
Interfaces with equipment computers to monitor parameters and alarms
Monitors process data (including use of SPC) & 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
Job description subject to change at any time
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
1+ Year experience as at least a Coater Technician I
Technician Supervisor recommendation is required
Safety First mindset
Maintain a high standard for quality
Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Math skills appropriate to understand and apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) concepts
Able to foster teamwork through collaboration with peers, leadership, and other functional groups
Able to lead teams and provide on-the-job training
Effective communication 1:1 and in-group setting with peers and leadership
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 mechanical maintenance activities utilizing hand tools and measurement devices
Must be able to obtain/maintain forklift certification and/or walk behind forklift certification, if requested
Work in a large area of manufacturing space, often without line-of-sight of direct supervision
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)
Preferred
Preference for Associate degree or certificates in a technical discipline
Company
First Solar
First Solar manufactures thin film photovoltaic modules and provides PV power plants and supporting services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.17BKey Investors
U.S. International Development Finance CorpMizuho Corporate Bank
2023-07-06Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-12-07Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2021-04-01Undisclosed
Leadership Team
Mark Widmar
CEO
Angela Younes
Office Manager/Assistant to the CTO
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