Equipment Maintenance Technician

Equipment/Maintenance Technician

Location: Greenwood, South Carolina, United States (On-site)

Who We Are: 

ES Foundry is the only US-based pure play solar foundry that provides Domestic Content Bonus ITC compliant product solutions for US end customers. The company's manufacturing facility is in South Carolina. Our founding members have accumulated experience of over 40GW+ of module sales and 30GW+ of manufacturing operation expansion. 

ESF offers excellent career growth opportunities and is expanding its talented workforce to meet rising demand. By joining EFS, you'll learn from industry experts and discover your potential while being part of a team committed to our shared values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.

Summary:

The Equipment Technician is responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of equipment used in the manufacturing process to ensure the successful execution of production activities all in accordance with the high industry standards and manufacturing timescales.

Work hours for maintenance technicians are assigned in 12-hour shifts, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Responsibilities:

Ability to work comfortably while supporting all safety, PPE, and cleanroom protocol procedures. 

Will be responsible for process technologies such as pneumatics, robotics, conveyance, vacuum systems, gas fired ovens, pumps, encoders, flow control, and pressure management devices among an array of supporting technologies.

Responsible for performing mechanical troubleshooting and repair of all solar manufacturing toolsets/equipment.

Responsible for installing, dismantling, adjusting, repairing and assembling solar equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating or repairing manuals, rough sketches or drawings. May also include equipment modifications as directed by Engineering. 

Pro-actively search out potential equipment problems and work with team members to avoid or resolve

Participate and contribute to continuous improvement and problem-solving activities

Perform all required preventive maintenance on all process tools and equipment

Proficiently perform general PC functions on a regular basis

Work with previously and following shift team members to ensure smooth shift transitions

Follow written specifications and procedures 

Assist in solving problems and record observations during the data collection process 

Complete reports when necessary

Interact, support or assist manufacturing/production personnel

Research opportunities for cost reduction and make suggestions/recommendations for implementation

Attend scheduled corporate training and meetings

Accept and complete other duties and tasks as required

Qualifications:

High School Diploma, Associate’s degree or Military Experience Preferred

0-2 years’ experience in semi-conductor and/or Solar Industry is ideal

Demonstrated advanced troubleshooting / problem solving ability

Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment

Knowledge and experience working with ideally PLCs, vision systems, vacuum systems, chemical and gasses preferred

Demonstrated advanced troubleshooting / problem solving ability 

Experience working in an ISO-9001 environment or equivalent desirable

Excellent oral / written communication skills 

Working Conditions:

Must be able to stand and walk up to 90% of the shift.

Always wear the required PPE while in the manufacturing area. Other personal protective equipment is required as departmental policies or job tasks dictate.

Must be able to lift and position objects weighing up to 50 lbs., up to 10% of the work time.

ES Foundry Corp, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.