Maintenance Technician (AM or PM Crew)

pFirst Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset./p pstrongBasic Job Functions:nbsp;/strong/p ul liPerforms, as directed, all necessary maintenance of the facility, equipment and grounds, in a timely and cost efficient manner./li /ul pstrongEducation and Experience:nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/strong/p ul liHigh School diploma or equivalent required/li liAssociate’s degree in a technical field preferred./li liMust meet one of the following: ul li6 months First Solar manufacturing experience or/li li6 months of outside manufacturing, mechanical, or agricultural experience/li liMilitary experience/li liGraduate from vocational High School with no experience required/li /ul/li liMust pass community college entrance exam and complete manufacturing maintenance training program./li /ul pstrongRequired Skills/Competencies:/strong/p ul liVerifiable technical skills and/or background.nbsp; nbsp;/li liAbility to work with little supervision.nbsp;/li liDemonstrated troubleshooting skill./li liKnowledge of computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)./li liProven communications skills.nbsp;/li liAbility to follow safe work practices./li liKnowledge of manufacturing equipment preferred./li liProven Electro/Mechanical skills preferred./li liKnowledge of electrical, mechanical, vacuum systems and robotics preferred./li /ul pstrongEssential Responsibilities:/strong/p ul liinbsp;/iAccomplishes daily assignments as scheduled and as directed./li liPerforms the on-site service and repair of equipment.nbsp;/li liMust meet at least 70% of Estimated Repair Times/li liInterfaces with other departments./li liFollows standard OSHA, EPA and company safe practices on all work assignments./li liAbility to read electrical amp; mechanical drawings and technical manuals./li liPerforms other assignments as required.nbsp;/li liResponsible to manage waste generated from any work that is performed as instructed.nbsp;/li liWill complete First Solar Maintenancenbsp;Technician 1 training program.nbsp;/li /ul pstrongReporting Relationships:/strong/p ul liNo direct reports./li /ul pstrongTravel:/strong/p ul liNo regular travel is required outside the First Solar work site./li /ul pstrongEstimated Salary range:/strong/p ul li$23.00-$29.00, Hourly/li /ul pstrongUS Physical Requirements:nbsp;/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 lift up to 51 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction./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) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow and green is required./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 liMust be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures./li liAbility to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, cut resistant gloves, jackets, aprons amp;/or arm guards, safety glasses, hearing protection)./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;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 and any other tests that may be required.nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/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