Team Lead- Maintenance USA (1st Shift)

First Solar

$68K — $98K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma required; 2-year technical school in electrical and maintenance field preferred.
  • 3-year associate degree or equivalent technical program preferred.
  • 5-10 years of maintenance experience required.
  • 2 years of experience with a degree in a mechanical or electrical discipline preferred.
  • Leadership or previous supervisory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Schedule and plan daily maintenance assignments.
  • Perform on-site service and repairs of process equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and service energy sources for all equipment.
  • Interface with other departments and vendors to ensure smooth operations.
  • Implement preventive maintenance program while adhering to safety standards.
  • Identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities.
  • Train and mentor maintenance technicians on repair procedures.

Benefits

  • No travel required; opportunity for training at other locations during start-up.
  • Stable work environment with no requirement for travel during regular operations.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Maintenance Team Lead will perform all necessary maintenance of the facility, equipment, and grounds, in a safe, timely, and cost-efficient manner. This position will assist in planning headcount and schedules for daily work assignments for Maintenance Technicians under the Maintenance Supervisor direction. The Maintenance Team Lead will mentor, train and certify junior technicians in repair procedures, as necessary. Must have the ability to read schematics and basic electronic troubleshooting, vacuum troubleshooting, and leak detection skills. Will write procedures for specifications on repairs when requested. Responsible for the accurate and complete reporting of all work orders on their shift in the Oracle system.

Education/Experience:
  • High School Diploma required.
  • 2-year technical school in electrical and maintenance field, preferred.
  • 3-year associate degree or equivalent program in a technical discipline, preferred.
  • 5-10 years' maintenance experience.
  • 2 years' experience with Degree in a mechanical or electrical discipline
  • Leadership or previous supervisory experience, preferred.

Required Skills/Competencies:
  • Proven knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.
  • Knowledge of computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Basic understanding of SPC and Process Control Techniques.
  • Project Leader and previous supervisory experience is a plus.
  • Proven Communications Skills (written and verbal)
  • Ability to read prints and suggest modifications as required.
  • Ability to read electrical & mechanical drawings and technical manuals.
  • Proven Electro/Mechanical skills.
  • Knowledge of Electrical, Mechanical, Vacuum Systems and Laser operations.
  • Knowledge of Building Codes.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Schedules and plans daily assignments as scheduled and as directed.
  • Performs the on-site service and repair of process equipment, maintenance of the facility and communicates parts inventory levels.
  • Troubleshoots and services all energy sources on all equipment and implements the preventative maintenance program.
  • Interfaces with other departments and vendors.
  • Follows standard OSHA, EPA and Company safe practices on all work assignments.
  • Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings.
  • Responsible for the training of maintenance technicians
  • Orders spare parts for daily or weekly activities
  • Performs other assignments as required from his/her supervisor and manager.
  • Updates end of shift report.
  • Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:
  • This position will report to the Maintenance Supervisor
  • This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:
  • No travel is required.
  • If hired during plant start up, you will be expected to travel to other First Solar locations for training.

Estimated Salary Range:
  • $33.08 - $47.12, Hourly

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).

Office Physical Requirements:

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation.

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