Production Technician I USA (B Crew/PM Shift)

First Solar•New Iberia, LA

About The Position

The Production Technician I is an intermediate-level role in the middle submodule-to-finishing portion of the manufacturing process. The role safely operates specific equipment and manages materials and processes to manufacture high-quality photovoltaic solar modules at the required rate. Responsibilities also include operational preventive maintenance, addressing intermediate-level alarms, performing basic quality-control procedures, and interfacing with equipment and factory computer systems. The position has no direct reports and reports to the Technical Supervisor. Travel is 0%–5%, on occasion as needed for training or other requirements. The estimated salary is $18.00 per hour. The job description may change at any time. Candidates receiving an offer must successfully complete a background check and any other required tests.

Requirements

External candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of manufacturing experience.
Internal candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, have achieved 60 credits of internal manufacturing-related training, receive an endorsement from their direct supervisor for promotion, and have a positive supervisor rating related to Safety, Performance, Dependability, and Collaboration.
Maintain a Safety First mindset and a high standard of quality.
Have basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Have basic math skills sufficient to understand typical manufacturing production metrics.
Be able to work in a team environment and communicate well in writing and orally.
Have fundamental knowledge of different computer applications and be able to interface with machine control panels.
Be able to use mobile systems, communication devices, simple tool interfaces, hand tools, and measurement tools.
Be able to perform light mechanical maintenance using hand tools and measurement devices.
Be able to work in a large manufacturing area, often without line-of-sight supervision.
Meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting, pushing or pulling, climbing, and frequent use of hands.
Have 20/40 vision in both eyes, with or without correction, and be able to distinguish red, yellow, and green.
Wear required personal protective equipment; this is a condition of employment and continued employment.
For positions with an essential function of PIV operation, have 20/40 vision in each eye separately and both eyes, with or without correction, distinguish red, yellow, and green, and have peripheral vision greater than 70 degrees.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree or certificate in a technical discipline is preferred.
Experience in warehousing, textiles, agriculture, or material inspection may substitute for direct manufacturing experience.
Honorable military experience in an electrical, mechanical, and/or chemical industrial application may substitute for direct manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Follow safety procedures and maintain good housekeeping.
Safely operate and maintain tools and equipment to meet acceptable quality and productivity levels.
Complete required training within the required timeframe.
Provide on-the-job training to team members when requested.
Perform assigned duties in accordance with training and direction from team leads and the supervisor.
Perform equipment maintenance within the required time using hand tools and instrumentation.
Interface with equipment computers to monitor parameters and alarms.
Monitor process data and make decisions according to procedures to maintain process control.
Recognize conditions that require escalation and communicate issues and recommendations.
Work with cross-functional teams to run approved tests and collaborate on problem solving.
Collect data and provide reports when requested, in writing, orally, or via computers and devices.
Communicate with team members and leadership during shift changes.
Ensure sufficient inventory of materials and in-process work is available for the next shift.
Ensure waste is discarded promptly and appropriately.
Perform other duties as assigned.