First Solar · 3 months ago
Technician- Maintenance I USA (C Crew/AM Shift)
1400 Corporate Drive, New Iberia, LA, 70560, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18.89/hr - $26.44/hr
0+ years expFirst Solar is a leading provider of solar energy solutions. They are seeking a Technician- Maintenance I to perform maintenance on facility, equipment, and grounds efficiently and effectively.
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Responsibilities
Accomplishes daily assignments as scheduled and as directed
Performs the on-site service and repair of equipment
Must meet at least 70% of Estimated Repair Times
Collaborates with other departments
Follows standard OSHA, EPA, and company safe practices on all work assignments
Ability to read electrical & mechanical drawings and technical manuals
Performs other assignments as required
Is responsible to manage waste generated from any work that is performed as instructed
Will complete First Solar Maintenance Technician 1 training program
Other duties as assigned
Job description subject to change at any time
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent required
Must meet one of the following: 6 months First Solar manufacturing experience or 6 months of outside manufacturing, mechanical, or agricultural experience or Military experience or Graduate from vocational High School with no experience required
Verifiable technical skills and/or background
Ability to work with little supervision
Demonstrated troubleshooting skill
Knowledge of computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Proven communications skills
Ability to follow safe work practices
Ability to read electrical & mechanical drawings and technical manuals
Will complete First Solar Maintenance Technician 1 training program
20/40 vision in each eye (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required
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
Associate's degree in a technical field preferred
Knowledge of manufacturing equipment preferred
Proven Electro/Mechanical skills preferred
Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, vacuum systems and robotics preferred
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
Recent News
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