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Our employees actively shape the solar innovations of tomorrow, while adhering to the highest ethical operating standards and promoting a respectful and safe workplace for our diverse workforce. \nSilfab Solar is the North American leader in the design, development, and manufacture of high-efficiency, premium quality solar cells and solar modules. Silfab leverages more than 40 years of solar experience and best-in-class technologies operating state-of-the-art facilities in Burlington, Washington, Fort Mill, South Carolina, and corporate headquarters in Toronto, Canada. Each operating facility features multiple automated production lines, certified to the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System standard, and just-in-time manufacturing to deliver Buy American approved PV modules specifically designed for and dedicated to the North American market.\nWe are committed to investing in our employees, providing a dynamic and supportive environment for learning and professional growth. 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Depending on your assignment, this may include loading wafers, operating print or testing equipment, inspecting and sorting cells, labeling, or packing finished product - always following the cleanroom, ESD, and contamination-control standards that protect fragile, high-value material.\n Essential Duties and Responsibilities\nOperate automatic and semi-automatic cell-manufacturing equipment according to station Standard Work Instructions (SWI). \nFollow all cleanroom gowning, ESD, and contamination-control requirements when handling wafers and cells. \nLoad, handle, and move wafers, cells, cassettes, and magazines using correct technique to minimize breakage and contamination. \nClean and prepare the workstation, equipment, and cassettes or tooling. \nPerform in-process quality checks and electrical or visual testing as required by the assigned station. \nIdentify, mark, and segregate acceptable and defective wafers and cells. \nCheck finished cells for correct labeling, packaging, and configuration. \nRecord production, quality, and downtime information on the required station paperwork. \nMaintain compliance with established policies, procedures, and 5S standards. \nComplete other tasks as required and/or directed. \n Skills\nHand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and the ability to distinguish between colors. \nAbility to read, understand, and follow work instructions in English. \nCareful, consistent handling of fragile, high-value material. \nBasic computer literacy. \nTraits\nCoachable and willing to learn. \nPunctual and dependable \nTeam and customer oriented. \nAttention to detail. \nProblem Solving. \nAbility to lift objects less than 25 pounds and team lift objects approximately 60 pounds. \nAble to stand, walk and work on feet for 8+ hours. \nEducation and/or Experience\nHigh School Diploma or Equivalent \nProduction or manufacturing experience preferred; cleanroom experience an asset. \n Physical Requirements\nMust be able to lift and move materials up to 25 pounds independently and participate in team lifts of approximately 60 pounds as required for essential production tasks. \nMust be able to remain in a stationary position or move throughout the production floor for extended periods (for the duration of the shift up to 8+ hours per shift). \nMust be able to operate, position, adjust, or move equipment, tools, or materials necessary for production processes. \nCapable of performing consistent, manual production tasks over long shifts. \nMust be able to work in a gowned cleanroom and typical manufacturing environment, including required PPE and ESD controls, noise, and temperature variation. \nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. \n Compensation and Benefits\nCompetitive Market Wages\nPaid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)\nEmployee Assistance Program\nMedical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans\nEmployee Assistance Program\nTuition Reimbursement Program\nEmployee Recognition Programs\nEmployee PV Panel Purchase Program\nAdditional Information\nSilfab Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. 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