Technician- Cdte II (B crew/Nights)

Basic Job Functions:

• Responsible for the set-up, operation, and all maintenance on the equipment. Daily preparation of high-purity semiconductor compound. Assists with quality control procedures to meet product specifications. Maintains general housekeeping and cleanliness in the production area.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2-year technical degree in Electrical or Maintenance field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience as a CdTe Technician I at First Solar OR
  • 2+ years of experience in powder material compounding or similar related material process experience OR
  • 3+ years of experience in a related field (Maintenance, Semiconductors, Automotive, or Compounding, etc.) OR
  • 4+ years of manufacturing experience.
• High purity materials experience preferred.
• High temperature furnace experience preferred.
• Metals processing experience preferred.
• Power processing experience preferred.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Advanced mathematic skills (i.e. Jmp/efficiency measurements).
• Full knowledge and ability to use Oracle to create work orders and complete PM’s (preferred).
• Ability to understand and apply TOC and SPC concepts.
• Ability to understand and practice LOTO requirements.
• Production machine/system operating experience.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, or chemical systems.
• Able to perform all PM’s.
• Ability to work independently with no supervision.
• Audit shift data for quality check.
• Familiar with change management processes.
• Capable of troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic systems.
• Basic computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Demonstrates First Solar Core Values through behaviors.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Operates assigned Maltz equipment and performs tasks related to the Maltz process, following established procedures that are outlined in the work instructions.
• Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Follows all EHS procedures regarding hazardous materials.
• Works in a team environment to optimize the output of the Maltz while maintaining high-quality product and minimizing scrap.
• Follows all quality control procedures.
• Reports production accurately on both manual and electronic systems.
• Ensures the equipment is running properly and performs all maintenance and PMs as required.
• Works with engineering and/or maintenance team to run tests, identifies/troubleshoots equipment malfunctions, and identifies/troubleshoots quality deviations.
• Weighs materials for processing.
• Makes process batches.
• Loads and unloads furnaces.
• Maintains environment to prevent cross-contamination.
• Packages finished product for storage/shipment.
• Performs daily shift pass downs.
• Collects, maintains, and interprets data for engineering studies using Microsoft Excel or a similar program.
• Participates in Risk Assessment studies (JHA's, FMEA, LOTO and Work Instructions).
• Assists with coordinating the day-to-day operations and tasks.
• Train associates (i.e. Technicians- Cdte I).
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports to Supervisor- Technical I.
• This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

• 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)

Estimated Salary Range:

• $20.63-$28.85 Hourly.

US Physical Requirements:

Manufacturing & Maintenance Physical Requirements:

• 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).
• All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

Potential 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.

Equal 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. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.