Production Operator USA (D Crew/PM Shift)
About The Position
The Production Operator is an entry-level position in First Solar's solar panel manufacturing operation, assigned to the Finishing area within the plant. The role centers on safely operating specific equipment, handling materials, and following processes to manufacture high-quality photovoltaic solar modules at the required rate. The operator performs operational preventive maintenance, responds to machine alarms, conducts basic quality control, and interfaces with equipment and factory computer systems. The role works in a large manufacturing space, often without line-of-sight to direct supervision. The job description may change at any time.
Requirements
- No diploma or experience required.
- Safety-first mindset.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Basic problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to use mobile systems, communication devices, and simple tool interfaces.
- Ability to interface with machine control panels, recognize quality, perform data analytics, troubleshoot issues, and problem-solve.
Responsibilities
- Follow safety procedures and maintain good housekeeping.
- Perform assigned duties according to written work instructions and procedures.
- Perform simple equipment maintenance within the required time using hand tools and instrumentation.
- Safely operate and maintain tools and equipment used to manufacture solar modules while meeting quality and throughput requirements in accordance with the control plan.
- Ensure proper inventory levels of materials and parts at point of use.
- Monitor process data and make decisions according to procedures to maintain process control.
- Load or unload photovoltaic modules as needed to support line rate, isolate quality issues, or as instructed, and properly identify modules removed from the line.
- Respond to tool alarms or non-standard conditions according to work instructions and escalate issues that cannot be fixed immediately.
- Collect data and provide requested reports in writing, orally, or through computers or other devices.
- Communicate with team members and leadership during shift changes.
- Discard waste materials in designated containers and ensure containers are properly sealed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
