Production Operator, Cell Operations (Pitman Night Shift)

Summary of Position 

As a Production Operator in Cell Manufacturing you will operate your assigned station safely and efficiently to produce high-quality solar cells. Depending on your assignment this may include loading wafers operating print or testing equipment inspecting and sorting cells labeling or packing finished product always following the cleanroom ESD and contamination-control standards that protect fragile high-value material. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Operate automatic and semi-automatic cell-manufacturing equipment according to station Standard Work Instructions (SWI). 
• Follow all cleanroom gowning ESD and contamination-control requirements when handling wafers and cells. 
• Load handle and move wafers cells cassettes and magazines using correct technique to minimize breakage and contamination. 
• Clean and prepare the workstation equipment and cassettes or tooling. 
• Perform in-process quality checks and electrical or visual testing as required by the assigned station. 
• Identify mark and segregate acceptable and defective wafers and cells. 
• Check finished cells for correct labeling packaging and configuration. 
• Record production quality and downtime information on the required station paperwork. 
• Maintain compliance with established policies procedures and 5S standards. 
• Complete other tasks as required and/or directed. 

Qualifications :

Skills  

• Hand-eye coordination manual dexterity and the ability to distinguish between colors. 
• Ability to read understand and follow work instructions in English. 
• Careful consistent handling of fragile high-value material. 
• Basic computer literacy. 

Traits  

• Coachable and willing to learn. 
• Punctual and dependable 
• Team and customer oriented. 
• Attention to detail. 
• Problem Solving. 
• Ability to lift objects less than 25 pounds and team lift objects approximately 60 pounds. 
• Able to stand walk and work on feet for 8 hours. 

Education and/or Experience  

• High School Diploma or Equivalent 
• Production or manufacturing experience preferred; cleanroom experience an asset. 

Physical Requirements 

• Must be able to lift and move materials up to 25 pounds independently and participate in team lifts of approximately 60 pounds as required for essential production tasks. 
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position or move throughout the production floor for extended periods (for the duration of the shift up to 8 hours per shift). 
• Must be able to operate position adjust or move equipment tools or materials necessary for production processes. 
• Capable of performing consistent manual production tasks over long shifts. 
• Must be able to work in a gowned cleanroom and typical manufacturing environment including required PPE and ESD controls noise and temperature variation. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Additional Information :

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Market Wages
• Paid Time Off (vacation sick and holiday)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee PV Panel Purchase Program

Additional Information

Silfab Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Any information provided during the application process will be maintained in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time