First Solar · 3 months ago
Production Technician I (Nights)
New Iberia, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$17.84/hr - $25/hr
1+ years expFirst Solar is a company focused on manufacturing high-quality photovoltaic solar modules. The Production Technician I role involves safely operating equipment, managing materials and processes, conducting preventative maintenance, and ensuring quality control in the manufacturing process.
Clean EnergyManufacturingSolar
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
Provides good communication with team members and leadership during shift changes
Collaborates with cross functional teams on problem solving
Collects data and provides reporting (written, oral, or via computer/devices) when requested
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 of Manufacturing experience
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
Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day
Will climb stairs 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 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis
Will push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis
20/40 vision in each eye (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 be able to 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, hearing protection)
Preferred
Preference for Associate degree or certificate in a technical discipline
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
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
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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