Maintenance Technician II (m/w/d)
Silfab Solar
Company Overview
Silfab Solar
Fort Mill, SC, United States
2010
Approximately 800 employees and estimated revenue of $217.3 million in 2023 (source: zoominfo.com).
What They Do
Silfab Solar focuses exclusively on photovoltaic module design, development, and manufacturing, producing high-efficiency solar panels tailored for North American conditions. The company utilizes advanced technologies such as TOPCon cells at its South Carolina plant and integrates proprietary SABC methods via recent patent acquisitions to enhance electrical performance (source: cbinsights.com). Its product lineup includes the premium Silfab Elite Series modules, which have received an "Excellent" rating on EnergySage.com and were recognized as a 2024 Kiwa PVEL Top Performer, emphasizing maximum power density, reliability, and compliance with Buy American standards for various applications (source: silfabsolar.com). The company targets installers, distributors, and businesses across North America, delivering modules from automated lines that prioritize domestic content to meet regional demand and policy incentives (source: cbinsights.com). Silfab differentiates itself through its leadership in premium-quality PV modules, operational experience as the largest private U.S. manufacturer, and rapid technology integration, positioning it ahead of competitors reliant on imports (source: silfabsolar.com).
Projects & Track Record
While specific completed project names and capacities are not detailed in available records, Silfab Solar supplies modules for utility-scale and community solar developments. Notably, the company has partnered with Pivot Energy for next-generation U.S.-made panels and has a supply agreement with Nexamp, one of the largest U.S. community solar developers, announced on December 17, 2024 (source: zoominfo.com). Ongoing expansions include scaling the Fort Mill, South Carolina cell manufacturing facility to operational status by late 2024, with a capacity of 1 GW for cells and 1.3 GW for modules, supported by recent financing (source: silfabsolar.com). Key clients encompass Pivot Energy and Nexamp, with partnerships involving technology providers like EnPV for patent acquisitions enabling SABC integration (source: cbinsights.com). Geographically, Silfab maintains a strong North American footprint across Canada and the U.S., with expansions focused on reshoring production to meet domestic demand (source: silfabsolar.com).
Recent Developments
In the last two years, Silfab Solar closed a $100 million financing round on November 21, 2024, which included $50 million in equity led by ARC Financial Corp. and a $50 million senior secured Green Loan to scale its Fort Mill cell plant, bringing total funding to $230 million (source: silfabsolar.com). The company also announced supply agreements with Pivot Energy and Nexamp in 2024 for U.S.-made panels targeting community solar projects (source: zoominfo.com). Additionally, Silfab acquired patents and trademarks from EnPV, including a solar module patent granted on December 12, 2023, to advance SABC technology for the Elite Series (source: cbinsights.com). Milestones include achieving 2024 Kiwa PVEL Top Performer status and ramping up U.S. facilities, with no reported mergers or additional acquisitions beyond intellectual property deals (source: silfabsolar.com).
Working There
Silfab Solar employs around 800 people across various functions, including manufacturing, engineering, and support roles. The leadership team includes President and CEO Paolo Maccario, along with a CFO and COO, indicating a structured approach to production operations, cell and module fabrication, automation, innovation/R&D, finance, sales, and customer support (source: zoominfo.com). Hiring is currently active at U.S. sites, particularly in Fort Mill, South Carolina, and Burlington, Washington, to support capacity growth and create American jobs, as emphasized in recent financing announcements (source: silfabsolar.com). The company culture promotes a safe and equitable workplace, respect for partners and communities, ethical standards, and employee-driven innovation, with all facilities featuring automated lines and a focus on local partnerships (source: silfabsolar.com). While specific benefits are not publicly detailed, the expansion plans highlight job creation and a mission to reduce carbon emissions through manufacturing, suggesting competitive packages aligned with industry norms in renewable energy (source: silfabsolar.com).
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Job Description
A Maintenance Technician II is responsible for performing facility and process equipment preventative maintenance, attending to equipment downtime as required, and completing various projects related to maintenance and engineering requests. This position requires 4-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment or 2 years of maintenance experience with a recognized trade certification.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain compliance with all Company policies.
- Maintain personal compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and recommend measures to improve health and safety within the facility.
- Demonstrate safe work practices and follow company safety policies, procedures, and regulations including but not limited to Lock Out/Tag Out practices.
- Provide recommendations to improve preventative/predictive maintenance tasks to optimize equipment availability.
- Be an effective team player and work well with all other departments.
- Adhere to work orders and utilize CMMS system for data entry.
- Perform unplanned and planned (preventative and predictive) maintenance on production and facility equipment as required, utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to record work completed.
- Complete small electrical and/or mechanical projects as directed by Team Lead or Supervisor.
- Diagnose basic to medium complex electrical systems mechanical components, pneumatic components, and controls to identify hazards, defects, and need for adjustments, repairs, or programming.
- Maintain and perform repairs on equipment to restore them to proper, safe, and optimal working conditions.
- Support installation, set up, modification, and relocation of equipment to accommodate or improve production requirements.
- Read electrical and electronic schematics/diagrams, and basic hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams.
- Test low voltage electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
- Maintain an organized workplace that complies with housekeeping requirements.
- If certified, wire new control panels according to supplied drawing and verbal instructions while adhering to Hydro Codes and other applicable standards and regulations.
- If certified, make trade calculations for load requirements and select appropriate sizes/grades of components in accordance with current electrical code.
- If certified, run new power supply lines to new/relocated equipment according to IEE wiring regulations, Electrical Safety Code, and company policy.
- Ability to work rotating shifts, overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed.
- Must be able to lift upwards of 50lbs.
Qualifications
Skills
- Ability to read wiring diagrams, electrical/mechanical/pneumatic/hydraulic schematics, and ladder/function block logic.
- Working knowledge of industrial PCs and PLCs (Siemens Step 7, Beckhoff TwinCat, etc.) and electric circuitry consisting of contactors, relays, main voltage/control voltage, limit switches and proximity sensors
- Knowledge of equipment set up, functions, operating procedures, and preventative maintenance techniques.
- Ability to trouble shoot on electrical and mechanical equipment, PLC systems, Robots, AC & DC drives, servo drives, motion controls, safety sensors, and relays.
- Basic knowledge of single and 3-phase electrical systems is preferred.
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task as needed.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office for daily tasks.
Traits
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional team members.
- Mechanical aptitude/interest.
Education and/or Experience
- 4-5 years of maintenance experience or 2 years of experience with one of the following:
- 309A – Electrician
- 433A – Industrial Mechanic
Preferred:
- Knowledge of electrical or hydraulic systems.
- Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
- Command of maintenance procedures and techniques.
- Forklift or scissor lift certification or experience.
Compensation and Benefits
- $28-$38/Hour
- Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
- Health Savings Account option
- Supplemental/Voluntary Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Employee PV Panel Purchase Program
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July 30, 2025
Full Time
Company
January 9, 2026
On-site
USD 28–38 per hour
- Burlington, Washington, United States
4-5 years of maintenance experience or 2 years with trade certification
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