First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.
The Production Operator is the entry-level position for solar panel manufacturing at First Solar. The assigned area will be limited to our Finishing operation within the plant. The Production Operator is responsible for safe operation of specific equipment, materials, and processes to manufacture high-quality photovoltaic solar modules at the required rate is the core function. The Production Operator performs operational preventative maintenance procedures, responds to machine alarms, performs basic quality control procedures, and interfaces with equipment and factory computer systems.
Education/Experience:
- No diploma or experience required.
Required Skills/Competencies:
- Safety First mindset.
- Must be able to work in a team environment.
- Basic problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to use mobile systems, communication devices, and simple tool interfaces.
- Ability to interface with machine control panels, recognize quality, perform data analytics, troubleshoot issues, and problem-solve.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Adheres to all safety procedures and practices good housekeeping.
- Performs assigned job duties in accordance with all written work instructions and procedures.
- Works in a large manufacturing space, often without line-of-sight to direct supervision.
- Performs simple maintenance on equipment in the required time with hand tools and instrumentation.
- Safely operates and maintains tools and equipment used to manufacture solar modules at acceptable quality and throughput levels per control plan.
- Ensures proper inventory levels of materials and parts at point of use.
- Monitors process data and makes decisions based on procedures to maintain process control.
- Loads or unloads photovoltaic modules as needed to support line rate, isolate quality issues, or as otherwise instructed. Properly identifies modules removed from line.
- Responds to tool alarms or non-standard conditions per work instruction and escalates issues that cannot be fixed immediately.
- Collects data and provides reporting (written, oral, or via computer/devices) when requested.
- Provides communication with team members and leadership during shift changes.
- Ensures waste materials are discarded in their designated containers and containers properly sealed.
- Job description subject to change at any time.
- Other duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationships:
Travel:
- No regular travel is required outside the First Solar work site.
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 are a driving force in the success of our company.
