Quality Operator

**ABOUT HELIENE** Heliene is a fast-paced entrepreneurial company growing rapidly in a highly desirable industry, with a mission to be part of the solution to climate challenges and contribute to a better planet. Heliene has taken the challenge to help the world reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, by striving to be a leader in renewable energy. We are a manufacturer of high-efficiency and high-quality solar modules. Our modules are produced on state-of-the-art solar manufacturing lines in Ontario-Canada, Minnesota-USA, and at manufacturing partners around the world. Customer First is more than a slogan. It’s the guiding principle of our business, a core value, and the cornerstone of our company culture. **WHY JOIN HELIENE** We are looking for talented and motivated people that want to help us shape the solar industry. Under an experienced leadership team, we provide growth opportunities, intellectual challenge and a flexible, collaborative company culture. **We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision (*100% employer paid for employees and 50% co-pay for spouse/dependents*), life insurance, paid time off and retirement plans**. **THE POSITION** | **Job Title:** | Quality Operator | | --- | --- | | **Position Status:** | Full-time, Non-Exempt Hourly | | **Department:** | Operations | | **Supervision Received:** | Line Supervisor | | **Supervision Exercised:** | N/A | | **Schedule:** | Shift work, rotating 12-hour shifts, 4 on/4 off | | **Wage/Salary:** | $22.50/ hour base wage + shift differential for nights | | **Location:** | Rogers, Minnesota | The Quality Operator is a key member of the Operations team. Quality Operators ensure that extra care is placed on pivotal areas of the production floor that require above-standard quality control. Quality Operators play a leadership role on the production floor, including taking on training duties, being able to back-fill open positions and perform visual inspections and feed the framing machine. They work to ensure there is continuous 24/7 production to assemble Photovoltaic Modules in a clean, fast-paced modern manufacturing facility. - Work within a team of Operators. - Maintain a clean safe work environment, including keeping the work area in a clean and orderly condition. - Feed raw materials to semi-automated machines. - Operate and monitor HMI systems to control and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment. - Perform quality and testing procedures based on a set criterion at every stage of the production line. - Work closely with other operators/departments to refill raw material. - Replace consumable machine components when necessary to maintain quality and productivity. - Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the supervisor. - Communicate with Line Supervisor about issues on the manufacturing line. - Follow all health and safety policies. - Train junior operators. - Learn multiple areas on the floor to be a relief as needed. **Minimum Qualifications:** **Applicants must be 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.** **** - No experience necessary, on-the-job training provided, preference given to those who demonstrate technical capabilities and have manufacturing experience - Strong attention to detail - Capable of understanding and following oral and written instructions - Troubleshooting skills - Maintain production and quality standards - Ability to follow all company safety policies and procedures - Ability to lift 30 lbs. - Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that requires standing for long periods of time - Computer experience is considered an asset - Previous manufacturing experience is an asset - Self-motivated - Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening required - This position is identified as a Safety Sensitive Position **Physical Requirements:** - Must be 18 years of age or older - Must be able…