First Solar
Technician- Coater I (Crew B/ PM Shift)
New Iberia, LA, United States · Mid
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About the role
- First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.
- Basic Job Functions: The Production Coater Technician I is an intermediate position responsible for the beginning of the manufacturing process inclusive of the "coating" application of the semiconductor.
- Reporting Relationships: - This position reports to the Technical Supervisor.
Responsibilities
- Safely operates and maintains tools and equipment to meet acceptable quality and productivity levels.
- Performs assigned job duties in accordance with training and direction provided by team leads and supervisor.
- Monitors process data (including use of SPC) & make decisions based on procedures to maintain process control.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams on problem solving.
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.
- Completes training in the required timeframe.
- Performs maintenance on equipment, in the required time, with hand tools and instrumentation.
- Operates forklift and crane with proper training and certification (when required).
Skills
- Safety First mindset.
- Maintain a high standard of Quality.
- Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Math skills appropriate to understand and apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) concepts.
- 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.
- Work in a large area of manufacturing space, often without line-of-sight to direct supervision.
Compensation
- Estimated Salary Range:
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.
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