Manufacturing Associate Jobs in Louisiana (NOW HIRING)

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:

$18.89 - $26.44

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.