First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: The Production Operator is the entry-level position for solar panel ...

60 First Solar Production Supervisor Jobs Hiring Near You
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: The Production Operator is the entry-level position for solar panel ...
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: The Production Operator is the entry-level position for solar panel ...
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: The Production Operator is the entry-level position for solar panel ...
Production Operator USA (C Crew / PM Shift)
New Iberia, LA · On-site
$15/hr
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: The Production Operator is the entry-level position for solar panel ...
Production Operator USA (C Crew / PM Shift)
New Iberia, LA · On-site
$15/hr
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: The Production Operator is the entry-level position for solar panel ...
Advocate- Workforce Development Training USA (Crew B)
Trinity, AL · On-site
$21.30 - $29.81/hr
Candidates with any of the following experiences: 3 months of First Solar experience as a Production or Coater Team Lead & supervisor endorsement 6 months of First Solar experience related to ...
Advocate- Workforce Development Training USA (Crew B)
Trinity, AL · On-site
$21.30 - $29.81/hr
Candidates with any of the following experiences: 3 months of First Solar experience as a Production or Coater Team Lead & supervisor endorsement 6 months of First Solar experience related to ...
Production Operator (Nights)
New Iberia, LA · On-site
$15/hr
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: The Production Operator is the entry-level position for solar panel ...
Production Operator (Nights)
New Iberia, LA · On-site
$15/hr
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: The Production Operator is the entry-level position for solar panel ...
Advocate- Workforce Development Training USA (B Crew/PM Shift)
Gaffney, SC · On-site
$21.30 - $29.81/hr
Candidates with any of the following experiences: * 3 months of First Solar experience as a Production or Coater Team Lead & supervisor endorsement * 6 months of First Solar experience related to ...
Advocate- Workforce Development Training USA (B Crew/PM Shift)
Gaffney, SC · On-site
$21.30 - $29.81/hr
Candidates with any of the following experiences: * 3 months of First Solar experience as a Production or Coater Team Lead & supervisor endorsement * 6 months of First Solar experience related to ...
Supervisor- Technical II USA
Perrysburg, OH · On-site
$62K - $89K/yr
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: * Supervises the daily production of Photovoltaic modules in accordance with ...
Supervisor- Technical II USA
Perrysburg, OH · On-site
$62K - $89K/yr
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: * Supervises the daily production of Photovoltaic modules in accordance with ...
The Senior Manager for Marketing and Brand leads First Solar's marketing strategy -spanning customer, product, and political advocacy - and its execution. The role is accountable for building ...
The Senior Manager for Marketing and Brand leads First Solar's marketing strategy -spanning customer, product, and political advocacy - and its execution. The role is accountable for building ...
Production Operator (Nights)
New Iberia, LA · On-site
$15/hr
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: The Production Operator is the entry-level position for solar panel ...
Production Operator (Nights)
New Iberia, LA · On-site
$15/hr
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: The Production Operator is the entry-level position for solar panel ...
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: The Production Operator is the entry-level position for solar panel ...
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: The Production Operator is the entry-level position for solar panel ...
Supervisor- Technical II USA
$62K - $89K/yr
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: * Supervises the daily production of Photovoltaic modules in accordance with ...
Supervisor- Technical II USA
$62K - $89K/yr
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: * Supervises the daily production of Photovoltaic modules in accordance with ...
Advocate- Workforce Development Training USA (Crew B)
Trinity, AL · On-site
$21.30 - $29.81/hr
Education and Experience: • Candidates with any of the following experiences: • 3 months of First Solar experience as a Production or Coater Team Lead & supervisor endorsement • 6 months of ...
Advocate- Workforce Development Training USA (Crew B)
Trinity, AL · On-site
$21.30 - $29.81/hr
Education and Experience: • Candidates with any of the following experiences: • 3 months of First Solar experience as a Production or Coater Team Lead & supervisor endorsement • 6 months of ...
Production Operator USA (C Crew / PM Shift)
New Iberia, LA · On-site
$15/hr
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: The Production Operator is the entry-level position for solar panel ...
Production Operator USA (C Crew / PM Shift)
New Iberia, LA · On-site
$15/hr
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: The Production Operator is the entry-level position for solar panel ...
Production Operator USA (B Crew / PM Shift)
New Iberia, LA · On-site
$15/hr
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: The Production Operator is the entry-level position for solar panel ...
Production Operator USA (B Crew / PM Shift)
New Iberia, LA · On-site
$15/hr
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: The Production Operator is the entry-level position for solar panel ...
Production Technician I - Nights
$18 - $22/hr
... supervisor * Perform maintenance on equipment, in the required time, with hand tools and ... No regular travel is required outside the First Solar work site. Estimated Salary Range: * $18 ...
Production Technician I - Nights
$18 - $22/hr
... supervisor * Perform maintenance on equipment, in the required time, with hand tools and ... No regular travel is required outside the First Solar work site. Estimated Salary Range: * $18 ...
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: The Production Operator is the entry-level position for solar panel ...
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: The Production Operator is the entry-level position for solar panel ...
The Senior Manager for Marketing and Brand leads First Solar's marketing strategy -spanning customer, product, and political advocacy - and its execution. The role is accountable for building ...
The Senior Manager for Marketing and Brand leads First Solar's marketing strategy -spanning customer, product, and political advocacy - and its execution. The role is accountable for building ...
Production Operator USA (B Crew / PM Shift)
New Iberia, LA · On-site
$15/hr
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: The Production Operator is the entry-level position for solar panel ...
Production Operator USA (B Crew / PM Shift)
New Iberia, LA · On-site
$15/hr
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: The Production Operator is the entry-level position for solar panel ...
Production Technician I - Nights
Perrysburg, OH · On-site
$18 - $22/hr
... supervisor * Perform maintenance on equipment, in the required time, with hand tools and ... No regular travel is required outside the First Solar work site. Estimated Salary Range: * $18 ...
Production Technician I - Nights
Perrysburg, OH · On-site
$18 - $22/hr
... supervisor * Perform maintenance on equipment, in the required time, with hand tools and ... No regular travel is required outside the First Solar work site. Estimated Salary Range: * $18 ...
Supervisor- Recycling and Wastewater USA (C Crew/ AM Shift)
Gaffney, SC · On-site
$68K - $98K/yr
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Plans and supervises the scheduling of daily work assignments of all ...
Supervisor- Recycling and Wastewater USA (C Crew/ AM Shift)
Gaffney, SC · On-site
$68K - $98K/yr
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Plans and supervises the scheduling of daily work assignments of all ...
First Solar Jobs Information
What is it like to work at First Solar?
Do workers at First Solar get paid breaks?
93% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Does First Solar pay people when they’re sick?
81% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
At First Solar, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
58% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Is the health insurance from First Solar affordable enough for their workers?
88% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do people get paid time off at First Solar?
76% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do workers at First Solar worry about hours?
90% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Do First Solar workers get to choose the shifts they work?
50% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
How easy is it for First Solar workers to change shifts?
59% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at First Solar?
79% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do First Solar managers change schedules at the last minute?
96% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Do jobs at First Solar spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
11% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at First Solar?
73% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Is working at First Solar good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
67% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Do people at First Solar feel treated with respect by their managers?
41% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do people at First Solar get to take their breaks without interruption?
34% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Is it stressful to work at First Solar?
71% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do people at First Solar enjoy their jobs?
47% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Do people at First Solar recommend working with their team?
63% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at First Solar?
48% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do people get support to advance at First Solar?
In the last year, 51% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do people think First Solar’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
88% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how First Solar is doing?
61% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

First Solar rating
6.7
Based on 72 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
426th of 521 rated manufacturers
Job description
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.
Basic Job Functions:
The Production Operator is the entry-level position for solar panel manufacturing at First Solar. Assigned area will be limited to our Finishing operation within the plant. Safe operation of specific equipment, material or processes in order to manufacture high-quality photovoltaic solar modules at the required rate is the core function.
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
- Candidate must have 3 months of general work experience.
Required Skills/Competencies:
- Safety First mindset.
- Must be able to work in a team environment.
- Basic problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to use mobile systems, communication devices, and simple tool interfaces.
- Ability to understand and apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) concepts preferred.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Adhere to all safety procedures and practice good housekeeping.
- Perform assigned job duties in accordance to all written work instructions and procedures.
- Safely operate and maintain tools and equipment used to manufacture solar modules at acceptable quality and throughput levels per control plan.
- Ensure proper inventory levels of materials and parts at point of use.
- Load or unload photovoltaic modules as needed to support line rate, isolate quality issues, or as otherwise instructed. Properly identify modules removed from line.
- Respond to tool alarms or non-standard conditions per work instruction and escalate issues that cannot be fixed immediately.
- Ensure waste materials are discarded in their designated containers and containers properly sealed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationships:
- No direct reports.
Travel:
- No regular travel is required outside the First Solar work site.
Estimated Salary Range:
- $18.00 Hourly, 5%
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 band 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.
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Industry
Manufacturing
Company size
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Tempe, AZ, US
Year founded
1999