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First Solar · 9 hours ago

Team Lead- Coater USA (C Crew/AM Shift)

New Iberia, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$23.27/hr - $33.17/hr

1+ years exp

First Solar is a leading provider of solar energy solutions, and they are seeking a Team Lead- Coater to oversee production operations. The role involves leading a team of Coater Technicians, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and providing on-the-job training to team members.

Clean EnergyManufacturingSolar

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Adhere to all safety procedures and practice good housekeeping

Safely operate and maintain tools and equipment to meet acceptable quality and productivity levels

Complete their training in the required timeframe

Provide on-the-job training or coordinate with others to train team members and validate successful completion

Must be able to lead their team on job assignments and support them on resolving issues

Perform assigned job duties in accordance with training and direction provided by supervisor

Perform maintenance on equipment, in the required time, with hand tools and instrumentation

Operate fork lift and crane with proper training and certification (when required)

Interface with equipment computers to monitor parameters and alarms

Monitor process data (including use of SPC) & make decisions based on procedures to maintain process control

Recognize conditions that require escalation and provide good communication on issues and recommendations

Work with cross functional teams to run approved tests

Collaborate with cross functional teams on problem solving

Collect data and provide reporting (written, oral, or via computer/devices) when requested

Provide good communication with team members and leadership during shift changes

Ensure proper inventory levels of materials and in-process work is available for the next shift

Ensure waste is discarded timely and appropriately

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Coater Technician experienceSafety First mindsetTroubleshooting skillsStatistical Process Control (SPC)Mechanical maintenanceEffective communicationTeam leadershipMath skillsUse of hand toolsComputer applications knowledgeForklift certification

Required

High School Diploma or GED

1+ Year experience as at least a Production Technician I and have the experience as a Coater Technician to be a Coater Team Lead

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

Ability to use simple hand tools and measurement tools

Perform mechanical maintenance activities utilizing hand tools and measurement devices

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 (oral and written) 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

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-site to direct supervision