Quality Technician I

Job Description

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

Basic Job Functions

• Conduct routine Quality Inspections and Audits throughout production to assess and report on both product and process adherence to First Solar specifications and standards (incoming, in-process, and finished goods).
• Provide guidance and training on those specifications and standards as the Quality Representative to Production and Engineering.
• Participate in multi-functional teams to define and implement corrective/preventive actions and continuous improvement activities.

Education/Experience

• High School or GED required.
• 2yrs – Postsecondary studies, Associate’s Degree, or Professional Certification required (Technical Field preferred) or 5yrs related Quality Experience.
• 4-5yr – Bachelor’s Degree desired (B.S. highly preferred).
• ASQ Certification (CMI, CPT, CQA) desired.
• 2yrs – Experience in Manufacturing Environment required.
• 2yrs – Experience within ISO 9001 (or equivalent) Quality System desired.

Required Skills/Competencies

• Critical thinking skills.
• Mechanical Aptitude to understand, measure, and monitor various process and product variables.
• Ability to collect and report data from varied sources.
• Ability to define and effectively communicate observations and problems (verbally and in writing).
• Keen attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, yet able to actively participate in and support multi-functional teams.
• Experience using various precision tools (micrometers, gage blocks, calipers, microscopes).
• Proven computer skills (Word and Excel required; JMP a plus).

Essential Responsibilities

• Complete day-to-day duties and responsibilities under minimal supervision.
• Inspect incoming, in-process, and finished material; and disseminate reports efficiently and effectively to facilitate timely decisions by Engineering, Production, and Quality.
• Monitor and audit Manufacturing Processes and Equipment against Core Documentation (PFD, PFMEA, CP, WI) and report discrepancies.
• Execute Quality Management Systems and Record Keeping per First Solar Policy and ISO Standards.
• Interface with other departments, supplier, customer, and third-party representatives as required.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to Plant Quality Engineer.
• This position will not have direct reports.

Travel

• 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)

Estimated Salary Range

• $17.84-$25.00 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.