Production Technician I USA (A Crew/AM Shift)

*First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.* Basic Job Functions: - The Production Technician I is an intermediate level position in the middle submodule to finishing end of the manufacturing process. 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. Education and Experience: - External candidates must have: - High School Diploma or GED. - Preference for Associate degree or certificate in a technical discipline. - 1+ Year of Manufacturing experience. - Experiences that will be considered as a substitute for direct manufacturing experience: - Warehousing, textile, agriculture, or material inspection. - Honorable military experience in an electrical, mechanical, and/or chemical industrial application. - Internal candidates must have: - High School Diploma or GED. - Achieved 60 credits of internal manufacturing-related training. - Endorsement from direct supervisor for a promotion. - A positive rating from direct supervisor related to Safety, Performance, Dependability and Collaboration. Required Skills/Competencies: - Safety First mindset. - Maintain a high standard of quality. - Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. - Basic Math skills appropriate to understand typical manufacturing production metrics. - Must be able to work in a team environment. - Good written and oral communication skills. - Fundamental knowledge to work with different computer applications. - Interface with Machine Control Panels. - Ability to use mobile systems, communication devices, and simple tool interfaces. - Ability to use simple hand tools and measurement tools. - Perform light mechanical maintenance activities utilizing hand tools and measurement devices. - Work in a large area of manufacturing space, often without line-of-sight of direct supervision. Essential Responsibilities: - Adheres to all safety procedures and practice good housekeeping. - Safely operates and maintains tools and equipment to meet acceptable quality and productivity levels. - Completes training in the required timeframe. - Provides on-the-job training to team members when requested. - Performs assigned job duties in accordance with training and direction provided by team leads and supervisor. - Performs maintenance on equipment, in the required time, with hand tools and instrumentation. - Interfaces with equipment computers to monitor parameters and alarms. - Monitors process data & make decisions based on procedures to maintain process control. - Recognizes conditions that require escalation and provides good communication on issues and recommendations. - Works with cross functional teams to run approved tests. - Collaborate with cross functional teams on problem solving. - Collects data and provides reporting (written, oral, or via computer/devices) when requested. - Provides good communication with team members and leadership during shift changes. - Ensure proper inventory levels of materials and in-process work is available for the next shift. - Ensure waste is discarded timely and appropriately. - Job description subject to change at any time. - Other duties as assigned. Reporting Relationships: - No direct reports. Travel: - 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.) - If hired during plant start up, you will be expected to travel to other First Solar locations for training. Estimated Salary Range: - $18.00 - $25.00, Hourly US Physical Requirements: - Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day. - Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis. - Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according…