First Solar, Inc

Performs, as directed, all necessary maintenance of the facility, equipment and grounds, in a timely and cost efficient manner.

Required Skills/Competencies:• Verifiable technical skills and/or background. • Ability to work with little supervision. • Demonstrated troubleshooting skill.• Knowledge of computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).• Proven communications skills. • Ability to follow safe work practices.• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment preferred.• Proven Electro/Mechanical skills preferred.• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, vacuum systems and robotics preferred.Essential Responsibilities:• Accomplishes daily assignments as scheduled and as directed.• Performs the on-site service and repair of equipment. • Must meet at least 70% of Estimated Repair Times• Interfaces with other departments.• Follows standard OSHA, EPA and company safe practices on all work assignments.• Ability to read electrical & mechanical drawings and technical manuals.• Performs other assignments as required. • Responsible to manage waste generated from any work that is performed as instructed. • Will complete First Solar Maintenance Technician 1 training program. Reporting Relationships:• No direct reports.Travel:• No regular travel is required outside the First Solar work site.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 lift up to 51 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).• 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).

•Background Check and 10 Panel Rapid Drug Screen • High School diploma or equivalent required• Associate’s degree in a technical field preferred.• Must pass community college entrance exam and complete manufacturing maintenance training program.