Technician- Cdte I (A crew/Day shift)

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic Job Functions:

Responsible for the set-up, operation, and basic maintenance on the equipment. Daily preparation of high-purity semiconductor compound. Assists with quality control procedures to meet product specifications. Maintains general housekeeping and cleanliness in the production area.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2-year technical degree preferred.
• Two years of operations experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• High purity materials experience preferred.
• High temperature furnace experience preferred.
• Metals processing experience preferred.
• Power processing experience preferred.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Basic mathematic skills to be able to apply to statistics.
• Ability to understand and apply TOC and SPC concepts.
• Production machine/system operating experience.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, or chemical systems.
• Able to perform light PM's.
• Audit shift data for quality check.
• Basic computer skills i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Demonstrates FS core values through behaviors.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Operates assigned Maltz equipment and performs tasks related to the Maltz process, following established procedures that are outlined in the work instructions.
• Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Follows all EHS procedures regarding hazardous materials.
• Works in a team environment to optimize the output of the Maltz while maintaining a high-quality product and minimizing scrap.
• Follows all quality control procedures.
• Reports production accurately on both manual and electronic systems.
• Ensures the equipment is running properly and performs light maintenance and PM's as required.
• Works with engineering and/or maintenance team to run tests, identify/troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, and identify/troubleshoot quality deviations.
• Weighs materials for processing.
• Makes process batches.
• Loads and unloads furnaces.
• Maintains environment to prevent cross-contamination.
• Packages finished product for storage.
• Performs daily shift pass-downs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports to Supervisor- Technical.
• This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

• 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)

Estimated Salary Range:

• $17.84-$25.00 Hourly.

US Physical Requirements:

• 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 each eye separately and both eyes (with or without correction), the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green and peripheral vision >70 degrees 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) as a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.