Maintenance Technician II (AM or PM crew or 1st shift)

pstrongWhat’s great about First Solar:/strong/p ul liClean, bright, climate-controlled work environment/li li12-hour crew schedule withnbsp;strong10 hours of built-in overtime/strong each paycheck/li liAttractive 7-day work schedule over a 2-week periodnbsp;strong(50% days off)/strong/li liCareer Progression Tracks for technical and leadership roles/li liOnsite amenities which include a fitness center and café/li listrongBonusesnbsp;/strong– Yearly/li li401k with company match/li liGreat Benefits package starting on Day 1!/li listrongRelocation assistance in the form of a sign-on bonus may be available to eligible candidates for relocation to the Perrysburg/Toledo, Ohio area/strong/li /ul pnbsp;/p pstrongMaintenance Technician Essential Responsibilities:/strong/p pPerforms, as directed, all necessary maintenance of the facility, equipment and grounds, in a timely and cost efficient manner./p ul liAccomplishes daily assignments as scheduled and as directed./li liPerforms the on-site service and repair of equipment./li liMust meet at least 90% of Estimated Repair Times/li liInterfaces with other departments./li liFollows standard OSHA, EPA and Company safe practices on all work assignments./li liIdentifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings./li liMay be asked to train other employees/li liIf no tech III is available may be asked to fill in as Team Lead./li liAbility to read electrical amp; mechanical drawings and technical manuals./li liPerforms other assignments as required./li liResponsible to manage waste generated from any work that is performed./li /ul pstrongEducation/Experience:/strong/p ul liHigh school diploma/GED and 3+ years maintenance experience OR/li liHigh school diploma/GED and 5+ years of experience in a related field OR/li liHigh school diploma/GED and 2-year technical school amp; 3+ years’ experience/li liJourneyman’s Card from an accredited apprenticeship program preferred/li /ul pstrongRequired Skills/Competencies/strong:/p ul liKnowledge of manufacturing equipment./li liKnowledge of computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)./li liKnowledge of CMMS is a plus but not required if coming in from the outside. Internal candidates need to know the CMMS system./li liProject Leader experiences a plus./li liProven Communications Skills/li liAbility to read prints and suggest modifications as required./li liProven Electro/Mechanical skills./li liKnowledge of Electrical, Mechanical, Vacuum Systems and Robotic./li liAbility to follow Safe Work Practices./li liFull understanding of LOTO/li liAbility to work independently with no supervision./li liCapable of troubleshooting to the systems level./li liFull knowledge of all PM’s/li liMust be capable of pulling reports and entering data or pass downs into/from the CMMS system./li linbsp;Remove hazardous waste HEPA filters / pre filters and put in proper bags and then put into properly labeled gay lords. And clean up the area after work is done./li linbsp;Transport the full gay lords to the North Waste Cage. Contact WWT Associates when dropping off Gaylord./li linbsp;Make sure Gaylord is properly label and dated. Work with WWT Associates and/or EHS to make sure the gay lords is properly labeled./li linbsp;Move full AED drums back to the North Waste Cage. Make sure drum is properly labeled and dated. Drum cannot be over 882 lbs. Work with WWT Associates and/or EHS to make sure the drum is properly labeled./li linbsp;Responsible for adherence to all safety procedures, good housekeeping standards, and the wearing of PPE./li liNotify EHS Department if there are questions or concerns with the management of hazardous waste./li /ul pstrongReporting Relationships:/strong/p ul liThis position will not have direct reports./li /ul pstrongEstimated Salary Range:/strong/p ul li$26 - $30/hr/li /ul pstrongManufacturing amp; Maintenance Physical Requirements:/strong/p ul liWill sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day/li liWill climb stairs on an occasional basis/li liWill exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basis/li liWill lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on a frequent basis/li liWill lift up to 51 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instructions./li liWill lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis/li liWill push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis./li liWill push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis./li liRequired to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis/li li20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required/li liMust be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures/li liMay reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis/li liMay stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis/li liAbility to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards)/li liAll associates working on the production floor 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)nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;br/nbsp;/li /ul piPotential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role.nbsp;nbsp; All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check band any other tests that may be required./i/p piEqual 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./i/p