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Equipment Coordinator I (1st shift) Job in Walbridge, Ohio US
First Solar Inc
Job Summary
Company
First Solar Inc
Location
Walbridge, OH
Industries
Government and Military
Job Type
Full Time
Employee
Years of Experience
1+ to 2 Years
Job Reference Code
78774880
Equipment Coordinator I (1st shift)
About the Job
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 manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues, identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals.
Education/Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent with
2 years' experience as First Solar Master Manufacturing Technician or
2 years First Solar Technical Experience or 6 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting or
Associate's degree in a technical discipline with 0-3 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting.
Required Skills/Competencies:
Safety first mindset
Self-directed, ability to work with minimal supervision.
Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Good written and oral communications skills in English. Ability to communicate on a regular basis with all levels of associates.
Ability to perform administrative as well as technical tasks.
Ability to read equipment schematics and mechanical drawings.
Ability to use analytical skills to read charts and graphs to find trends.
General working knowledge of facilities, mechanical components, and electrical/electronic systems. Prior maintenance experience is a plus.
Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems on equipment in the manufacturing line.
Prior experience or demonstrated ability to assemble FS VTD distributor and related components. Prior FS strip builder or coater tech experience is a plus.
Ability to learn the operation, calibration, and preventative maintenance of deposition process equipment and systems.
Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends, holidays as required to successfully complete projects and or resolve production equipment issues.
Must be able to travel to First Solar or vendor locations globally on project assignments. Possible 10% annual travel / passport required.
Essential Responsibilities:
Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
Demonstrate good organizational and time-management skills. Assist in solving production equipment problems for critical downs and systemic issues.
Reviews data relating to daily tool performance and attend/present in factory performance meetings as needed.
Responsible to proactively schedule needed repairs/rebuilds based on tool performance trending data.
Maintains effective communication with production associates, manufacturing engineers, development engineers, and vendors as required. Interface directly with internal associates and supplier representatives, as required, to complete assigned projects.
Develops a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems
Develops proficiency in training of production associates, maintenance, technicians, and new engineers on operations, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of deposition process equipment and systems.
Develops work instructions from best known methods. Develop and update internal documentation including assembly drawings, standard operating procedures, and equipment specifications.
Responsible for day-to-day construction and inventory of production and test distributors, spare parts supply, for production and test components.
Maintains data collection relating to distributor inventory, performance and associated product performance.
Communicates distributor allocation to production and engineering groups for each coater
Ensures distributor availability for all coaters.
Works with Engineering to identify deviations and root causes of distributor malfunctions.
Administrates responsibility for writing service report requests, warranty RMA requests. Will routinely submit CMS white papers for equipment projects and engineering changes.
Coordinates downtime requests, work orders, warranty, and upgrade activities with facilities, operations, and vendors.
Coordinates support of global deposition equipment and participates in standing meetings with associates globally.
Troubleshoots intermittent, chronic, and long-term systemic issues on all deposition equipment to reduce & eliminate unplanned downtime.
Will plan, oversee, and execute installations of approved engineering changes.
Responsible to perform necessary maintenance as an individual contributor when necessary.
Performs other assignments as required.
Responsible to identify and recommend opportunities for cost savings.
Other duties as assigned.
Job description subject to change at any time.
Reporting Relationships:
This position will not have direct reports.
Travel:
0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)
Estimated Salary Range:
$18.56-$25.96 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).
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 is a driving force in the success of our company.
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