First Solar · 1 day ago
Technician- Coater I USA (D Crew/PM Shift)
New Iberia, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$17.16/hr - $24.04/hr
2+ years expFirst Solar is a leading provider of solar energy solutions, and they are seeking a Production Coater Technician I. The role involves safely operating equipment and managing processes to manufacture high-quality photovoltaic solar modules.
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
Operates forklift and crane with proper training and certification (when required)
Works with cross functional teams to run approved tests
Provides good communication with team members and leadership during shift changes
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
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
2+ Year of Manufacturing experience
Safety First mindset
Maintain a high standard of Quality
Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Math skills appropriate to understand and apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) concepts
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 to direct supervision
Must be able to obtain/maintain forklift certification and/or walk behind forklift certification, if requested
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)
Coater Technicians are required to wear full and half mask respirators (requires no facial hair), typically with a full body Tyvek suit for routine operational and maintenance tasks
Preferred
Preference for Associate degree or certificate in a technical discipline
Experience 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
Internal candidates must have achieved 60 credits of internal manufacturing-related training (in module or semiconductor areas of the line) or education and experience as outlined for an external candidate
Endorsement from direct supervisor for a promotion
Received 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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