Maintenance Technician (Electrical)

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.
What’s great about First Solar:

• Clean, bright, climate-controlled work environment
• 12-hour crew schedule with 10 hours of built-in overtime each paycheck
• Attractive 7-day work schedule over a 2-week period (50% days off)
• Career Progression Tracks for technical and leadership roles
• Onsite amenities which include a fitness center and café
• Bonuses – Yearly
• 401k with company match
• Great Benefits package starting on Day 1!
• Relocation assistance in the form of a sign-on bonus may be available to eligible candidates for relocation to the Perrysburg/Toledo, Ohio area

Basic Job Functions :
Performs all necessary maintenance of the facility, equipment and grounds, in a safe, timely and cost efficient manner. Ability to read schematics and basic electronic troubleshooting. Vacuum troubleshooting and leak detection skills. Assists in the plans and schedules of daily work assignments for Maintenance Technicians. Mentors junior technician in repair and procedures. Writes procedures for specifications on repairs when requested. Responsible for the accurate and complete reporting of all work performed on their shift, in the CMMS system. Reports directly to the shift maintenance supervisor. Checks and approves all work upon completion of work orders. Works overtime when necessary to train and certify junior technicians.
Experience:

• 8+ year’s maintenance experience required OR
• 5 years experience with Degree in a mechanical or electrical discipline

Education:

• High school graduate with an industrial major required .
• 2 year technical school in Electrical and Maintenance field preferred .
• 2 year associate degree or equivalent program in a technical discipline preferred .
• 70% Completion of First Solar on line training

Required Skills :

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Basic understanding of SPC and Process Control Techniques.
• Project Leader and previous supervisory experience is a plus
• Proven Communications Skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to read prints and suggest modifications as required.
• Proven Electro/Mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of Electrical, Mechanical, Vacuum Systems and Laser operations.
• Knowledge of Building Codes.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Repair of all manufacturing equipment current and future and/or ability to understand such equipment to the point of effective troubleshooting.
• Mentors junior technicians in the on-site service and repair of process equipment, and as necessary the maintenance of the facility. Communicates parts inventory levels.
• Assists in evaluating and certifying Junior technicians for promotions and training.
• Sets the example for all Maintenance Technicians in troubleshooting and servicing of all energy sources for all equipment and implements the preventative maintenance program.
• Interfaces with other departments and vendors.
• Follows standard OSHA, EPA and Company safe practices on all work assignments.
• Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings.
• Responsible for the training of Maintenance Technicians
• Insures that all work is recorded in Maximo and all work orders are complete including the documentation of spares, labor, and downtime.
• Attends 2 pass down shift meetings per shift to communicate any and all work related information on completed and in progress work from the previous shift.
• Performs other assignments as required from his supervisor and manager
• Substitutes for the Lead when needed.
• Assists Equipment Engineer with projects.

*Estimated Salary range:

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• $24.60 - $35.10/hr

Physical Requirements:

• Will sit and stand for long periods of time during the day.
• Will walk, climb stairs and on equipment.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist
• May lift up to 50 lbs.
• Required to use hands to finger, lift, handle, carry or feel objects.
• May stoop, kneel, bend, talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities are required.
• All associates working at a First Solar manufacturing or R&D facility may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

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 is a driving force in the success of our company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.60 - $35.10 per hour