First Solar
Technician- Maintenance I USA (Day Crew/AM Shift)
Gaffney, SC, United States
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About the role
- First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.
- Job description subject to change at any time.
- Reporting Relationships: This position will not have direct reports.
Responsibilities
- Collaborates with other departments.
- Is responsible to manage waste generated from any work that is performed as instructed.
Requirements
- Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
- All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.
- Performs other assignments as required.
- No travel is required outside of the First Solar work site.
Nice to have
- Associate's degree in a technical field preferred.
- 6 months First Solar manufacturing experience, or
- 6 months of outside manufacturing, mechanical, or agricultural experience.
- Military experience.
- Graduate from vocational High School with no experience required.
Skills
- Verifiable technical skills and/or background.
- Ability to work with little supervision.
- Demonstrated troubleshooting skill.
- Knowledge of computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Proven communications skills.
- Ability to follow safe work practices.
- Knowledge of manufacturing equipment preferred.
- Proven Electro/Mechanical skills preferred.
- Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, vacuum systems and robotics preferred.
Compensation
- $22.00 - $26.44, Hourly
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 are a driving force in the success of our company.
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