Parts Associate Jobs in Madison, AL (NOW HIRING)

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

Basic Job Functions:

• Follow and retrieve urgent spare parts from CMMS and warehousing systems.
• Ensure work order data is inputted in CMMS on shiftly basis. 
• Deliver data needed to drive shift KPI's for preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Monitor shift KPI's for technical group leads.
• Maintain PM records and other pertinent data that is deemed necessary for future improvement(s). 
• Monitor return to stock, internal and external OSP process to include inputting information and working with shipping to ensure part movement through the system on a shiftly basis. 
• Maintain Line side spares cabinets and pull data ensuring groups are following system.
• Help maintain maintenance areas (shop, SIHI and valve rebuild and spare parts staging areas).
• Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.

Education/Experience:

• Associate degree preferred but not required. 
• High School Diploma or equivalent with PC knowledge and skill.
• Data entry experience preferred but not required.
• CMMS experience preferred but not required.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System software.
• Efficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to take direction, identify problems, and develop solutions in collaboration with others.

 Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing spare parts movement between operations and warehousing organizations reducing downtime due to spare parts logistic and systems issues.
• Maintaining line side spares cabinets on a shiftly basis increasing machine availability through part readiness/preparedness.
• Responsible for inputting and ensuring accurate reporting of work order data driving accuracy in reporting.
• Help organize and maintain OSP and spares areas giving visibility to parts rebuilds and spare part needs. 
• Help drive reporting accuracy down to the maintenance and engineering tech levels on shifts. 
• Other job duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

• Travel is not required.

Estimated Salary Range:

• $17.84 - $25.00

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.