Temporary- Team Lead- Production USA (B Crew)

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

Basic Job Functions:

The position is for existing experienced First Solar Associates with sound technical competence and demonstrated ability to collaborate and lead others. The position is for associates aspiring to utilize their skills to help other associates be successful in their training and in fulfilling their job responsibilities. A Production Team Lead is considered a good step toward potentially becoming a Production Supervisor. In the role, a Team Lead will at times fulfil supervisory level responsibilities and will be required to carry a company provided communication device. Team leads may also be required to participant in training during off crew days.

The position retains the responsibilities found with Production Tech II level positions (safe operation of equipment, management of materials and processes, maintenance performance, quality control, data analytics, and problem solving) all to manufacture high-quality, photovoltaic solar modules at the required rate.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
  
  
  
  • Preference for associates degree or certificates in a technical discipline.
  
  
• Internal experience:
  
  
  
  • 1+ year experience as at least a Production Technician I in any of the production areas Front to Back End.
  
  
• Production Supervisor recommendation is required.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Safety First mindset.
• Maintains a high standard of quality.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Math skills appropriate to understand and apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) concepts.
• Able to lead teams and provide on-the-job training.
• Effective communication (oral and written) 1:1 and in-group setting with peers and leadership.
• Fundamental knowledge to work with different computer applications.
• Interfaces with Machine Control Panels.
• Ability to use mobile systems, communication devices, and simple tool interfaces.
• Ability to use simple hand tools and measurement tools.
• Performs mechanical maintenance activities utilizing hand tools and measurement devices.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain forklift certification and/or walk behind forklift certification, if requested.
• Works in a large area of manufacturing space, often without line-of-site to direct supervision.
• Able to foster teamwork through collaboration with peers, leadership, and other functional groups.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Adheres to all safety procedures and practices good housekeeping.
• Safely operates and maintains tools and equipment to meet acceptable quality and productivity levels.
• Completes training in the required timeframe.
• Provides on-the-job training or coordinates with others to train team members and validate successful completion.
• Must be able to lead their team on job assignments and support them on resolving issues.
• Performs maintenance on equipment, in the required time, with hand tools and instrumentation.
• Operates forklift with proper training and certification (when required).
• Works with cross functional teams to run approved tests.
• Provides good communication with team members and leadership during shift changes.
• Performs assigned job duties in accordance with training and direction provided by supervisor.
• Interfaces with equipment computers to monitor parameters and alarms.
• Monitors process data (including use of SPC) & makes decisions based on procedures to maintain process control.
• Recognizes conditions that require escalation and provides good communication on issues and recommendations.
• Collaborates with cross functional teams on problem solving.
• Collects data and provides reporting (written, oral, or via computer/devices) when requested.
• Ensures proper inventory levels of materials and in-process work is available for the next shift.
• Ensures waste is discarded timely and appropriately.
• Other duties as assigned
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• No direct reports.

Travel:

• 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)

Estimated Salary Range:

• $20.63 - $28.85

US Physical Requirements:

Manufacturing & Maintenance 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 is a driving force in the success of our company.