Technician- CdTe III B Crew​/Night Shift

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

• Is responsible for the set-up, operation, and all maintenance on the compound equipment.
• Is responsible for the daily preparation of high‑purity semiconductor compound.
• Assists with quality control procedures to meet product specifications.
• Maintains general housekeeping and cleanliness in the production area.
• Acts as the point of contact for safety, facilities, maintenance, and relays information to the appropriate personnel when supervision is not on location.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must also meet one of the following requirements:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field (Semiconductors, Automotive, Compounding, etc.).
  • 2 years of technical school in Electrical and/or Maintenance field with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a CdTe Technician I or higher at First Solar.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in powder material compounding or similar related material process.
• High purity materials and or powder processing experience preferred.
• Metals processing experience preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in a maintenance‑related group preferred.

• Demonstrates strong people skills.
• Communicates effectively.
• Organizes and plans effectively.
• Is able to create work orders in the appropriate system and complete PMs.
• Demonstrates a full understanding of LOTO procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of production machine/system operations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and chemical systems.
• Collaborates cross‑departmentally and with on‑shift personnel.
• Is able to work through standard issues that arise when supervisor is not present and escalates non‑standard issues to supervisor, CdTe Production Manager, or other site management quickly and effectively.
• Audits shift data for quality check.
• Coordinates with supervisors, other Lead Techs, and CdTe Techs for day‑to‑day issues.
• Pulls reports and enters data or pass‑downs into/from the appropriate system.
• Troubleshoots to the systems level.
• Demonstrates basic understanding of Microsoft Suite programs.
• Demonstrates strong decision‑making skills.

• Is responsible for MALTZ facility and personnel when supervisor is not present.
• Operates assigned 1.5 Operations equipment and performs tasks related to the 1.5 Operations process, following established procedures that are outlined in the work instructions.
• Communicates directly from supervisors to the crew as needed. Escalates issues as appropriate.
• Adheres to all safety and quality control procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Follows all EHS procedures regarding hazardous materials.
• Works in a team environment to optimize the output of the 1.5 Operations while maintaining a high quality product and minimizing scrap.
• Reports production accurately on both manual and electronic systems.
• Ensures the equipment is running properly and performs all maintenance and PMs as required.
• Works with engineering and/or maintenance team to run tests, identifies/troubleshoots equipment malfunctions, and identifies/troubleshoots quality deviations.
• Weighs materials for processing.
• Makes process batches.
• Loads and unloads furnaces.
• Maintains environment to prevent cross‑contamination.
• Collects, maintains, and interprets data for engineering studies using Microsoft Excel or a similar program.
• Participates in Risk Assessment studies (JHA's, FMEA, LOTO and Work Instructions).
• Assists with coordinating the day‑to‑day operations and tasks.
• Trains associates (i.e., CdTe Technician I).
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

• Reports to Manufacturing Supervisor II.
• This position will not have direct reports.

• No travel is required.

• $23.27-$33.17 Hourly.

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis.
• Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a…