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Production Technician I USA (C Crew/AM Shift)

First Solar Inc

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Gaffney, SC
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Job overview

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.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Safety PracticesQuality ControlTroubleshootingProblem SolvingBasic MathTeamworkWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationComputer ApplicationsMachine Control PanelsMobile SystemsCommunication DevicesTool InterfacesHand ToolsMeasurement ToolsMechanical MaintenanceManufacturing Equipment Operation

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDAssociate Degree or Technical Certificate1+ Year Manufacturing ExperienceWarehousing or Related ExperienceHonorable Military Experience60 Internal Training CreditsSupervisor Promotion EndorsementPositive Supervisor Rating

Full job description

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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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