Team Lead- Coater USA (Crew D/ PM Shift)

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

Basic Job Functions: 

• The Team Lead- Coater is a combination of the Production Technician (level III) and Team Leader role within production operations.  The position is for existing experienced First Solar Associates with a sound technical competence and demonstrated ability to collaborate and lead others. The position is for Associates aspiring to utilize their skills to help other Associates be successful in their training and in fulfilling their job responsibilities.   A Coater Team Lead is considered a good step toward potentially becoming a Production Supervisor.   In the role a Team Lead will at times fulfil supervisory level responsibilities and will be required to carry a company provided communication device.  Team leads may also be required to participant in training during off crew days. 

• The position retains the responsibilities found with Production Tech II level positions (Safe operation of equipment, manage material and processes, perform maintenance, quality control, data analytics and problem solving) all in order to manufacture high-quality, photovoltaic solar modules at the required rate.   A Team Lead of Production Coater Technicians is expected to have the same experience and continue to fulfil a Coater Technician role, inclusive of wearing the appropriate PPE (respirator & Tyvek suit).  

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Preference for associate degree or certificates in a technical discipline.

• Internal experience:

• 1+ Year experience as at least a Coater Technician I.

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