Equipment Maintenance Technician

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.  The Plant Operates on a 2:2:3 schedule for rotating weekends off.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to work comfortably while supporting all safety, PPE, and cleanroom protocol procedures. 
• Will be responsible for a variety of solar toolsets, including tracking tool performance and assisting with plans for improvements. 
• Responsible for performing electrical and 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