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The core function is to safely operate specific equipment, manage material and processes to manufacture high-quality, photovoltaic solar modules at the required rate. Additionally, Technician I’s will be responsible for conducting operational preventative maintenance procedures, addressing intermediate-level alarms, performing basic quality control procedures, and interface with equipment and factory computer systems.\nEducation/Experience:\nExternal candidates must have:High School Diploma or GED.Preference for Associate degree or certificate in a technical discipline.\n\n1+ Year of Manufacturing experience.Experiences that will be considered as a substitute for direct manufacturing experience:\nWarehousing, textile, agriculture, or material inspection.\nHonorable military experience in an electrical, mechanical and/or chemical industrial application.\n\nInternal candidates must have:High School Diploma or GED.\nAchieved 60 credits of internal manufacturing-related training.\nEndorsement from direct supervisor for a promotion.\nA positive rating from direct supervisor related to Safety, Performance, Dependability and Collaboration.\n\nRequired Skills/Competencies:\nSafety First mindset.\nMaintain a high standard of quality.\nBasic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.\nBasic Math skills appropriate to understand typical manufacturing production metrics.\nMust be able to work in a team environment.\nGood written and oral communication skills.\nFundamental knowledge to work with different computer applications. \nInterface with Machine Control Panels.\nAbility to use mobile systems, communication devices, and simple tool interfaces.\nAbility to use simple hand tools and measurement tools.\nPerform light mechanical maintenance activities utilizing hand tools and measurement devices.\nWork in a large area of manufacturing space, often without line-of-sight of direct supervision.\nEssential Responsibilities:\nAdheres to all safety procedures and practice good housekeeping.\nSafely operates and maintains tools and equipment to meet acceptable quality and productivity levels.\nCompletes training in the required timeframe.\nProvides on-the-job training to team members when requested.\nPerforms assigned job duties in accordance with training and direction provided by team leads and supervisor.\nPerforms maintenance on equipment, in the required time, with hand tools and instrumentation.\nInterfaces with equipment computers to monitor parameters and alarms.\nMonitors process data & makes decisions based on procedures to maintain process control.\nRecognizes conditions that require escalation and provides good communication on issues and recommendations.\nWorks with cross functional teams to run approved tests.\nCollaborates with cross functional teams on problem solving.\nCollects data and provides reporting (written, oral, or via computer/devices) when requested.\nProvides good communication with team members and leadership during shift changes.\nEnsures proper inventory levels of materials and in-process work is available for the next shift.\nEnsures waste is discarded timely and appropriately.\nOther duties as assigned.\nJob description subject to change at any time.\nReporting Relationships:\nThis position reports to the Technical Supervisor. \nThis position will not have direct reports. \nTravel:\n0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)\n\nEstimated Salary Range:\n$18.00 Hourly. \nUS Physical Requirements:\nWill sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.\nWill climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis.\nWill lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.\nWill lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.\nWill push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.\nWill push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.\nRequired to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.\n20/40 vision in both eyes (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required.\nMay reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.\nMay stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.\nMust comply with all safety standards and procedures.\nAbility 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 or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) and a condition of employment and continued employment (may require little or no facial hair).\n Any position with an essential function of PIV operation requires 20/40 vision in each eye separately and both eyes (with or without correction), the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green and peripheral vision >70 degrees.\nPotential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.\nEqual Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. 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