10 Manufacturing jobs in New Iberia

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

Basic Job Functions:

• Assist in the installation and qualification of systems, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield, and product performance goals. Will include supporting the operation of pilot-line equipment to define a new process followed by a transition to start-up, qualification, and implementation of the new production process with the eventual evolution into a standard production MET position.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one of the following criteria:
  
  • 1 year of experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I.
  • 3 years of First Solar Technical experience.
  • 10 years of technical experience in a Manufacturing setting.
  
  
• Associate degree in a technical discipline plus one of the following criteria:
  
  • 1 year as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I.
  • 2 years First Solar Technical Experience.
  • 3 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting.
  
  
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Safety first mindset.
• Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and problem solving on the manufacturing line.
• Demonstrated proficiency in electrical/electronic and mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in responding to SPC alarms to bring processes back in control.
• Self-directed, ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to apply statistical tools to analyze data and provide conclusions.
• Good written and oral communications skills in English.
• Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Solve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems.
• Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements. Develop methods to assign causes to yield excursions.
• Set up and maintain gauges.
• Ensure all processes are running on target as defined by the Process Control Plan.
• Respond to SPC process control alarms, bringing processes back into control.
• Execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data, and report experimental results.
• Collect data relating to daily tool performance and associated product performance.
• Provide training to production associates.
• Develop and update internal documentation including drawings, standard operating procedures, and process specifications.
• Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives, as required, to complete assigned projects.
• Develop a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems.
• Provide training to production associates.
• Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers.
• Disposition non-conforming product according to established criteria (NCP).
• Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Ensure waste materials are discarded in their designated containers.
• Ensure hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste.
• Ensure satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position reports to the Manager- Manufacturing Engineering.
• This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

• No travel is required.

Estimated Salary Range:

• $23.03-$32.21 Hourly.

US Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs 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 frequent basis.
• Will push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to; steel toed shoes, cut resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses, hearing protection).

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.

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

Basic Job Functions:

Assist in the installation and qualification of systems, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals. Will include supporting the operation of pilot-line equipment to define a new process followed by a transition to start-up, qualification, and implementation of the new production process with the eventual evolution into a standard production MET position.

Experience & Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required and must meet one of the following criteria to qualify:
  
  • Associates degree in a technical discipline
  • 2+ years machine or mechanic experience as a primary job function
  • One year First Solar technical experience
  • Six months experience as Temporary Manufacturing Engineering Technician at First Solar
  
  

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Safety first mindset
• General electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge
• Self-directed, ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good written and oral communications skills in English
• Able to trouble shoot and solve problems on the manufacturing line
• Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks

Essential Responsibilities:

• Solve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems
• Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements.
• Develop methods to assign causes to yield excursions
• Set up and maintain gauges
• Ensure all processes are running on target as defined by the Process Control Plan
• Respond to SPC process control alarms, bringing processes back into control
• Execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data and report experimental results
• Collect data relating to daily tool performance and associated product performance
• Provide training to production associates
• Develop and update internal documentation including drawings, standard operating procedures, and process specifications
• Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives, as required, to complete assigned projects
• Develop a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems
• Provide training to production associates
• Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers
• Disposition non-conforming product according to established criteria (NCP)
• Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards
• Ensure waste materials are discarded in their designated containers
• Ensure hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste
• Ensure satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations

Reporting Relationships:

• This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

• If hiring to a new plant prior to plant start, associate will be required to spend extended time (60-80%) in another plant in either Ohio or Alabama for training until their assigned plant starts equipment installation

Estimated Salary Range:

• $23.03 - $32.21, 6%

US Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis
• Will exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basis
• Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on a frequent basis
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis
• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis

Ability 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)

All 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)

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, pre-employment drug screen, and any other test that may be required for the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) 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.

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

Basic Job Functions:

Assist in the installation and qualification of systems, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals. Will include supporting the operation of pilot-line equipment to define a new process followed by a transition to start-up, qualification, and implementation of the new production process with the eventual evolution into a standard production MET position.

Experience & Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required and must meet one of the following criteria to qualify:
  
  • Associates degree in a technical discipline
  • 2+ years machine or mechanic experience as a primary job function
  • One year First Solar technical experience
  • Six months experience as Temporary Manufacturing Engineering Technician at First Solar
  
  

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Safety first mindset
• General electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge
• Self-directed, ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good written and oral communications skills in English
• Able to trouble shoot and solve problems on the manufacturing line
• Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks

Essential Responsibilities:

• Solve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems
• Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements.
• Develop methods to assign causes to yield excursions
• Set up and maintain gauges
• Ensure all processes are running on target as defined by the Process Control Plan
• Respond to SPC process control alarms, bringing processes back into control
• Execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data and report experimental results
• Collect data relating to daily tool performance and associated product performance
• Provide training to production associates
• Develop and update internal documentation including drawings, standard operating procedures, and process specifications
• Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives, as required, to complete assigned projects
• Develop a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems
• Provide training to production associates
• Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers
• Disposition non-conforming product according to established criteria (NCP)
• Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards
• Ensure waste materials are discarded in their designated containers
• Ensure hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste
• Ensure satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations

Reporting Relationships:

• This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

• If hiring to a new plant prior to plant start, associate will be required to spend extended time (60-80%) in another plant in either Ohio or Alabama for training until their assigned plant starts equipment installation

Estimated Salary Range:

• $23.03 - $32.21, 6%

US Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis
• Will exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basis
• Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on a frequent basis
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis
• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis

Ability 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)

All 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)

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, pre-employment drug screen, and any other test that may be required for the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) 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.

Allied Universal, North Americas leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more for most full-time positions!

As a Security Professional - Auto Manufacturing Site - Multiple Shifts in West Point, GA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Auto and more .

Join Allied Universal as a security professional serving a dynamic automotive environment. In this role, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, helping to deter security-related incidents while maintaining a visible presence throughout the location. Your responsibilities will include conducting routine patrols, responding promptly to incidents, and providing outstanding customer service to staff and visitors. As a valued team member, you will communicate clearly and professionally, contributing to a welcoming and secure atmosphere. At Allied Universal, we are agile, reliable, and innovative, always putting people first and acting with integrity. If you are ready to be part of a company that values teamwork and cares deeply about its people, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference and grow your career.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.25 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time

01:00 PM - 09:00 PM

05:00 AM - 05:00 PM

05:00 PM - 05:00 AM

What Youll Do:

• Use our proprietary scheduling platform to claim open shifts at client sites
• Support operations across a range of environments including commercial real estate, healthcare, and education
• Receive site-specific training and guidance from experienced teams
• Deliver consistent, professional security presence and customer service
• Be ready to fill in at short notice when urgent needs arise

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

What Were Looking For:

• Availability across various days and shifts
• Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments
• A desire to gain broad experience and grow within the company
• Interest in transitioning into full-time roles when available

Minimum Requirements:

• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid drivers license will be required for driving positions only.

Why Join Us:

• Flexible Scheduling: Choose from a variety of open shifts that align with your availability and lifestyle.
• Career Growth: Clear path to full-time roles and ongoing advancement through paid training programs.
• Smart Tools: Access exclusive technology for real-time shift visibility and claiming.
• Full-Time Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k) plans, and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.
• Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more through our perks program.

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: .

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: .

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

Basic Job Functions:

Assist in the installation and qualification of systems, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals. Will include supporting the operation of pilot-line equipment to define a new process followed by a transition to start-up, qualification, and implementation of the new production process with the eventual evolution into a standard production MET position.

Experience & Education:

* High School Diploma or GED required and must meet one of the following criteria to qualify:

o Associates degree in a technical discipline

o 2+ years machine or mechanic experience as a primary job function

o One year First Solar technical experience

o Six months experience as Temporary Manufacturing Engineering Technician at First Solar

Required Skills/Competencies:

* Safety first mindset

* General electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge

* Self-directed, ability to work with minimal supervision

* Good written and oral communications skills in English

* Able to trouble shoot and solve problems on the manufacturing line

* Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks

Essential Responsibilities:

* Solve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems

* Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements.

* Develop methods to assign causes to yield excursions

* Set up and maintain gauges

* Ensure all processes are running on target as defined by the Process Control Plan

* Respond to SPC process control alarms, bringing processes back into control

* Execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data and report experimental results

* Collect data relating to daily tool performance and associated product performance

* Provide training to production associates

* Develop and update internal documentation including drawings, standard operating procedures, and process specifications

* Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives, as required, to complete assigned projects

* Develop a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems

* Provide training to production associates

* Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers

* Disposition non-conforming product according to established criteria (NCP)

* Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards

* Ensure waste materials are discarded in their designated containers

* Ensure hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste

* Ensure satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations

Reporting Relationships:

* This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

* If hiring to a new plant prior to plant start, associate will be required to spend extended time (60-80%) in another plant in either Ohio or Alabama for training until their assigned plant starts equipment installation

Estimated Salary Range:

* $18.56 - $25.98

US Physical Requirements:

* Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day

* Will climb stairs on an occasional basis

* Will exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basis

* Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on a frequent basis

* Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis

* 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required

* Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures

* May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis

* May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis

* Ability 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)

* All 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)

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, pre-employment drug screen, and any other test that may be required for the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) 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.

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

Basic Job Functions:

Assist in the installation and qualification of systems, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals. Will include supporting the operation of pilot-line equipment to define a new process followed by a transition to start-up, qualification, and implementation of the new production process with the eventual evolution into a standard production MET position.

Experience & Education:

* High School Diploma or GED required and must meet one of the following criteria to qualify:

o Associates degree in a technical discipline

o 2+ years machine or mechanic experience as a primary job function

o One year First Solar technical experience

o Six months experience as Temporary Manufacturing Engineering Technician at First Solar

Required Skills/Competencies:

* Safety first mindset

* General electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge

* Self-directed, ability to work with minimal supervision

* Good written and oral communications skills in English

* Able to trouble shoot and solve problems on the manufacturing line

* Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks

Essential Responsibilities:

* Solve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems

* Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements.

* Develop methods to assign causes to yield excursions

* Set up and maintain gauges

* Ensure all processes are running on target as defined by the Process Control Plan

* Respond to SPC process control alarms, bringing processes back into control

* Execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data and report experimental results

* Collect data relating to daily tool performance and associated product performance

* Provide training to production associates

* Develop and update internal documentation including drawings, standard operating procedures, and process specifications

* Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives, as required, to complete assigned projects

* Develop a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems

* Provide training to production associates

* Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers

* Disposition non-conforming product according to established criteria (NCP)

* Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards

* Ensure waste materials are discarded in their designated containers

* Ensure hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste

* Ensure satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations

Reporting Relationships:

* This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

* If hiring to a new plant prior to plant start, associate will be required to spend extended time (60-80%) in another plant in either Ohio or Alabama for training until their assigned plant starts equipment installation

Estimated Salary Range:

* $18.56 - $25.98

US Physical Requirements:

* Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day

* Will climb stairs on an occasional basis

* Will exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basis

* Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on a frequent basis

* Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis

* 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required

* Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures

* May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis

* May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis

* Ability 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)

* All 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)

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, pre-employment drug screen, and any other test that may be required for the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) 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.

Basic Job Functions:

Assist in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals.

Education & Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent with 1 year experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I or 3 years First Solar Technical experience or 10 years technical experience in a manufacturing, military, electrical, mechanical, or chemical industrial setting or

Associate's degree in a technical discipline with at least 1 year as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I or 2 years First Solar Technical Experience or at least 3 years technical experience in a manufacturing, military, electrical, mechanical, or chemical industrial setting or

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 0-2 years technical experience in a manufacturing, military, electrical, mechanical, or chemical industrial setting

Required Skills:

Safety first mindset.

Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and problem solving on the manufacturing line

Demonstrated proficiency in electrical/electronic and mechanical systems

Demonstrated proficiency in responding to SPC alarms to bring processes back in control

Self-directed, ability to work with minimal supervision

Able to apply statistical tools to analyze data and provide conclusions

Good written and oral communications skills in English

Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Solve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems

Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements. Develop methods to assign causes to yield excursions

Set up and maintain gauges

Ensure all processes are running on target as defined by the Process Control Plan

Respond to SPC process control alarms, bringing processes back into control

Execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data and report experimental results

Collect data relating to daily tool performance and associated product performance

Support the operation of pilot-line equipment to define a new process

Transition new equipment and processes through start-up, qualification, and implementation

Provide training to production associates

Develop and update internal documentation including drawings, standard operating procedures, and process specifications

Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives, as required, to complete assigned projects

Develop a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems

Provide training to production associates

Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers

Disposition non-conforming product according to established criteria (NCP)

Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards

Ensure waste materials are discarded in their designated containers

Ensure hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste

Ensure satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations

Physical Requirements:

Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day

Will climb stairs on an occasional basis

Will exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basis

Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on a frequent basis

Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis

20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required

Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures

May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis

May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis

Ability 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)

All 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)

Travel:

If hiring to a new plant prior to plant start, associate will be required to spend extended time (60-80%) in another plant in either Ohio or Alabama for training until their assigned plan starts equipment installation.

Please Note: 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, pre-employment drug screen, and any other test that may be required for the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) 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.

Basic Job Functions:

Assist in the installation and qualification of systems, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals. Will include supporting the operation of pilot-line equipment to define a new process followed by a transition to start-up, qualification, and implementation of the new production process with the eventual evolution into a standard production MET position.

Experience & Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required and must meet one of the following criteria to qualify:
  
  • Associates degree in a technical discipline
  • 2+ years machine or mechanic experience as a primary job function
  • One year First Solar technical experience
  • Six months experience as Temporary Manufacturing Engineering Technician at First Solar
  
  

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Safety first mindset
• General electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge
• Self-directed, ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good written and oral communications skills in English
• Able to trouble shoot and solve problems on the manufacturing line
• Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks

Essential Responsibilities:

• Solve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems
• Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements.
• Develop methods to assign causes to yield excursions
• Set up and maintain gauges
• Ensure all processes are running on target as defined by the Process Control Plan
• Respond to SPC process control alarms, bringing processes back into control
• Execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data and report experimental results
• Collect data relating to daily tool performance and associated product performance
• Provide training to production associates
• Develop and update internal documentation including drawings, standard operating procedures, and process specifications
• Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives, as required, to complete assigned projects
• Develop a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems
• Provide training to production associates
• Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers
• Disposition non-conforming product according to established criteria (NCP)
• Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards
• Ensure waste materials are discarded in their designated containers
• Ensure hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste
• Ensure satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations

Reporting Relationships:

• This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

• No travel is required

Estimated Salary Range:

• $18.89 - $26.44; 6%

US Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis
• Will exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basis
• Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on a frequent basis
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis
• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
• Ability 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)
• All 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)

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, pre-employment drug screen, and any other test that may be required for the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) 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.

Basic Job Functions:

Assist in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 1 year experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I or 3 years First Solar Technical experience or 10 years technical experience in a manufacturing, military, electrical, mechanical, or chemical industrial setting or
• Associate's degree in a technical discipline with at least 1 year as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I or 2 years First Solar Technical Experience or at least 3 years technical experience in a manufacturing, military, electrical, mechanical, or chemical industrial setting or
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 0-2 years technical experience in a manufacturing, military, electrical, mechanical, or chemical industrial setting

Required Skills:

• Safety first mindset.
• Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and problem solving on the manufacturing line
• Demonstrated proficiency in electrical/electronic and mechanical systems
• Demonstrated proficiency in responding to SPC alarms to bring processes back in control
• Self-directed, ability to work with minimal supervision
• Able to apply statistical tools to analyze data and provide conclusions
• Good written and oral communications skills in English
• Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Solve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems
• Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements. Develop methods to assign causes to yield excursions
• Set up and maintain gauges
• Ensure all processes are running on target as defined by the Process Control Plan
• Respond to SPC process control alarms, bringing processes back into control
• Execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data and report experimental results
• Collect data relating to daily tool performance and associated product performance
• Support the operation of pilot-line equipment to define a new process
• Transition new equipment and processes through start-up, qualification, and implementation
• Provide training to production associates
• Develop and update internal documentation including drawings, standard operating procedures, and process specifications
• Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives, as required, to complete assigned projects
• Develop a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems
• Provide training to production associates
• Maintain effective communication with production associates and manufacturing engineers
• Disposition non-conforming product according to established criteria (NCP)
• Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards
• Ensure waste materials are discarded in their designated containers
• Ensure hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste
• Ensure satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations

Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis
• Will exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basis
• Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on a frequent basis
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis
• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
• Ability 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)
• All 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)

Travel:

• If hiring to a new plant prior to plant start, associate will be required to spend extended time (60-80%) in another plant in either Ohio or Alabama for training until their assigned plan starts equipment installation.

Please note: 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, pre-employment drug screen, and any other test that may be required for the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) 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.