Technician- Cdte I (D Crew/Nights) USA
About The Position
The Technician- Cdte I is responsible for setting up, operating, and performing basic maintenance on production equipment, as well as preparing high-purity semiconductor compounds and assisting with quality control to meet product specifications. The role maintains cleanliness and housekeeping in the production area and follows established work instructions and safety, environmental, health, and quality procedures while operating Maltz equipment and performing related process tasks. Working as part of a team, the technician helps optimize equipment output while maintaining product quality and minimizing scrap. Duties include weighing materials, preparing process batches, loading and unloading furnaces, preventing cross-contamination, packaging finished products, accurately recording production, conducting shift handoffs, and carrying out light maintenance. The technician also works with engineering or maintenance personnel to test equipment and troubleshoot equipment or quality issues. The position reports to the Supervisor- Technical and has no direct reports. Travel is 0%–5% on occasion, as needed for training or other purposes. The estimated hourly range is $17.84–$25.00.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Two years of operations experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Basic mathematics skills sufficient to apply statistical concepts.
- Ability to understand and apply TOC and SPC concepts.
- Experience operating production machines or systems.
- Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, or chemical systems.
- Ability to perform light preventive maintenance.
- Ability to audit shift data for quality checks.
- Basic computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Demonstrate First Solar core values through behaviors.
- Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting and pushing or pulling specified loads, repetitive handling, climbing stairs, and wearing required personal protective equipment, including a respirator when required.
- Visual acuity of 20/40 in each eye, with or without correction, and ability to distinguish red, yellow, and green.
- Must successfully complete a background check and any other required tests to receive an offer of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Two-year technical degree.
- High-purity materials experience.
- High-temperature furnace experience.
- Metals processing experience.
- Power processing experience.
Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and perform basic maintenance on production equipment.
- Prepare high-purity semiconductor compounds and perform daily production tasks.
- Operate assigned Maltz equipment and follow established work instructions and procedures.
- Follow safety procedures, housekeeping standards, and EHS procedures for hazardous materials.
- Work with a team to optimize Maltz output while maintaining product quality and minimizing scrap.
- Follow quality control procedures and audit shift data for quality checks.
- Accurately report production using manual and electronic systems.
- Ensure equipment runs properly and perform light maintenance and preventive maintenance as required.
- Work with engineering and/or maintenance teams to run tests and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and quality deviations.
- Weigh materials, prepare process batches, and load and unload furnaces.
- Maintain the production environment to prevent cross-contamination.
- Package finished product for storage.
- Perform daily shift pass-downs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
