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The Production Technician I operates equipment and manages materials and processes in the manufacturing of photovoltaic solar modules. The role includes preventative maintenance, responding to intermediate-level alarms, basic quality control, and working with equipment and factory computer systems. External candidates need a high school diploma or GED and one year of manufacturing experience; related experience may substitute. An associate degree or technical certificate is preferred.
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- Provides good communication with team members and leadership during shift changes. - Ensures proper inventory levels of materials and in-process work is available for the next shift. - Ensures waste is discarded timely and appropriately. - Other duties as assigned. - Job description subject to change at any time. Reporting Relationships: - This position reports to the Technical Supervisor. - This position will not have direct reports. Travel: []{style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: inherit; font-family: 'Franklin G "} ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: :::
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