First Solar · 19 hours ago
Technician- Quality I USA (A Crew/AM Shift)
Gaffney, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$17.84/hr - $25/hr
5+ years expFirst Solar is a leading company in the solar energy industry, and they are seeking a Technician - Quality I to provide Quality Assurance support to manufacturing departments. The role involves performing quality audits, analyzing data for trends, and working with manufacturing teams to implement corrective actions and training.
Clean EnergyManufacturingSolar
Responsibilities
Complete assignments and projects as directed, with minimal supervision
Inspect incoming materials and outgoing product and provides feedback to Engineering and Manufacturing for corrective and/or preventive action
Maintain Quality Control Procedures and records per Company Policy and ISO Standards
Complete internal audits per a defined schedule including a specified format for documentation of findings
Train personnel on various quality programs
Define and implement corrective/preventive actions and continuous improvement activities
Conduct effective communications levels and fosters team building
Interface with other departments and supplier representatives
Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
5 years' or more experience in a manufacturing environment
2 years' experience working with an ISO Quality System; including Internal Audits, use of SPC techniques, and JMP Data Analytics
2-year Technical Degree
Detail oriented
Self-motivated
Refer to 'Operation/Production' competencies
Proven problem-solving skills, including use of basic quality tools (Pareto analysis, SPC, gage R & R, etc.)
Experience with ISO 9001, including Internal Audit Procedures
Experience using micrometers, gage blocks and microscopes
Proven computer skills (Word and Excel required, Access a plus)
Proven communications skills
Complete assignments and projects as directed, with minimal supervision
Inspect incoming materials and outgoing product and provides feedback to Engineering and Manufacturing for corrective and/or preventive action
Maintain Quality Control Procedures and records per Company Policy and ISO Standards
Complete internal audits per a defined schedule including a specified format for documentation of findings
Train personnel on various quality programs
Define and implement corrective/preventive actions and continuous improvement activities
Conduct effective communications levels and fosters team building
Interface with other departments and supplier representatives
Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards
Other duties as assigned
Job description subject to change at any time
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 both eyes (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 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) and a condition of employment and continued employment (may require little or no facial hair)
Preferred
Experience including ASQ Certification (CMI, CPT, CQA) desired
4-year B.S. degree highly desired
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
2026-01-07
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