First Solar is leading the world’s sustainable energy future. We are an exciting work environment in one of the most important industries of the 21st century. First Solar is a leader in the development and manufacturing of thin film solar modules used in grid-connected solar power plants. Our cost-advantaged solar technology boasts the smallest carbon footprint, lowest life cycle water use, and fastest energy payback in the industry. We are delivering solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges including climate change, energy security, water scarcity, and the unsustainable growing consumption of natural resources. At First Solar, you will feel valued, appreciated and challenged, working side-by-side with some of the top minds in the industry. You will be regularly updated on the company’s goals, progress and achievements. First Solar maintains a culture where all associates work together to lead the world’s sustainable energy future. We believe in employee engagement, collaboration, well-being and productivity for all generations and emerging work styles.We’re changing the world. Now, let us start with yours. First Solar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. First Solar’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by application country, federal, state or local laws; the company prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
We’re changing the world. Let us start with yours!
What’s great about First Solar:
Clean, bright, climate-controlled work environment
12-hour crew schedule with 10 hours of built-in overtime each paycheck
Attractive 7-day work schedule over a 2-week period (50% days off)
Career Progression Tracks for technical and leadership roles
Onsite amenities which include a fitness center and café
Bonuses – Yearly and Attendance
401k with company match
Great Benefits package on day 1
Basic Job Functions:
Operate Recycling and Wastewater/UPW processes as per the work instructions.
Location:
This position will primarily report to one of the three manufacturing sites in the Perrysburg area. Specific site preferences are not guaranteed. Must be willing to work at PGT1, PGT2, or PGT3.
Experience:
Minimum 1-3 years previous experience in wastewater treatment, wet chemical processes or closely related field OR;
Associates degree in a science and technical discipline.
Education:
High School diploma or GED is required; associates degree preferred.
Required Skills/Competencies:
General understanding of wet chemical processes is essential.
General understanding of chemical compatibilities.
Industrial liquid chemical handling experience, (preferably strong acids, strong bases, and concentrated hydrogen peroxide).
Solid mechanical aptitude with emphasis on hands-on experience.
Two years forklift experience is required in the past five years.
Ability to operate computerized (PLC controlled) and mechanical equipment.
Basic computer skills (Word, Excel).
Solid problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Responsible for ensuring safe operations and escalate up if needed.
Essential Responsibilities:
Perform standard tests to ensure proper operation of recycling, wastewater and related systems while troubleshooting components when there are problems.
Perform minor maintenance and repair of equipment, including rebuilding pumps; coordinate standard PMs with maintenance department.
Calibrate instrumentation per ISO work instructions.
Perform routine analysis on samples using laboratory equipment.
Maintain accurate records using databases, spreadsheets and other computer based programs.
Properly collect, label, and store hazardous waste within the manufacturing plant and assist with shipment of hazardous waste from the plant per documented hazardous waste work instructions.
Participation in the HAZMAT Response team.
Responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly work environment following the 5S standard guidelines.
Able to work other tasks as assigned.
Use powered industrial equipment (fork trucks, e.g.) for moving various materials and chemicals.
Responsible for verbal and written shift pass-down communications.
Job description subject to change at any time.
Reporting Relationships:
This position will report to the Manager- Recycling.
This position will have no direct reports.
Travel:
No regular travel is required outside the First Solar work site.
US Physical Requirements:
Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
Will lift up to 51 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).
All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).
