Technician- Maintenance I USA ( 1st Shift)

First Solar (US)•New Iberia, LA

2d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Performs, as directed, all necessary maintenance of the facility, equipment, and grounds, in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
Must meet one of the following: 6 months First Solar manufacturing experience or 6 months of outside manufacturing, mechanical, or agricultural experience Military experience Graduate from vocational High School with no experience required.
Verifiable technical skills and/or background.
Ability to work with little supervision.
Demonstrated troubleshooting skill.
Knowledge of computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Proven communications skills.
Ability to follow safe work practices.
Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
Will climb stairs 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 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
Will push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis.
20/40 vision in each eye (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green 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 be able to 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, hearing protection).

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in a technical field preferred.
Knowledge of manufacturing equipment preferred.
Proven Electro/Mechanical skills preferred.
Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, vacuum systems and robotics preferred.

Responsibilities

Accomplishes daily assignments as scheduled and as directed.
Performs the on-site service and repair of equipment.
Must meet at least 70% of Estimated Repair Times
Collaborates with other departments.
Follows standard OSHA, EPA, and company safe practices on all work assignments.
Ability to read electrical & mechanical drawings and technical manuals.
Performs other assignments as required.
Is responsible to manage waste generated from any work that is performed as instructed.
Will complete First Solar Maintenance Technician 1 training program.
Other duties as assigned.
Job description subject to change at any time.