Production Operator-Cell (Pitman Day Shift)

Silfab Solar•Fort Mill, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Production Operator in Cell Manufacturing, you will operate your assigned station safely and efficiently to produce high-quality solar cells. Depending on your assignment, this may include loading wafers, operating print or testing equipment, inspecting and sorting cells, labeling, or packing finished product — always following the cleanroom, ESD, and contamination-control standards that protect fragile, high-value material.

Requirements

Hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and the ability to distinguish between colors.
Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions in English.
Careful, consistent handling of fragile, high-value material.
Basic computer literacy.
Coachable and willing to learn.
Punctual and dependable
Team and customer oriented.
Attention to detail.
Problem Solving.
Ability to lift objects less than 25 pounds and team lift objects approximately 60 pounds.
Able to stand, walk and work on feet for 8+ hours.
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Candidates must have a valid passport and driver’s license with which to travel seamlessly through Canada, the USA, Europe and China.
Ability to work overtime and weekends when required.
Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time.
Experience working with and troubleshooting robotics/controls systems, Control Logix PLCs and plant application controls and automation.
Solid understanding of process safety principles, hazard identification, and risk assessment to ensure a safe working environment.
Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams, present technical information, and liaise with stakeholders at all levels while exhibiting professional and courteous communication/interaction under pressure (both written and oral).
Collaborate efficiently with external machine builders and system integrators throughout the detailed design, construction, and integration phases of machine system implementation.
Strong organizational skills and a high level of self-motivation.
Strong analytical skills and experience in using data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, Minitab) to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for process improvement.
Demonstrated technical project management experience.
Strong logical and methodical reasoning capabilities.
Familiarity with Variable Frequency Drives and HMIs.
Ability to effectively manage multiple issues in a fast-paced work environment.
Skilled in Microsoft Office applications and AutoCAD software.

Nice To Haves

Production or manufacturing experience preferred; cleanroom experience an asset.

Responsibilities

Operate automatic and semi-automatic cell-manufacturing equipment according to station Standard Work Instructions (SWI).
Follow all cleanroom gowning, ESD, and contamination-control requirements when handling wafers and cells.
Load, handle, and move wafers, cells, cassettes, and magazines using correct technique to minimize breakage and contamination.
Clean and prepare the workstation, equipment, and cassettes or tooling.
Perform in-process quality checks and electrical or visual testing as required by the assigned station.
Identify, mark, and segregate acceptable and defective wafers and cells.
Check finished cells for correct labeling, packaging, and configuration.
Record production, quality, and downtime information on the required station paperwork.
Maintain compliance with established policies, procedures, and 5S standards.
Complete other tasks as required and/or directed.