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Production Operator USA (D Crew/PM Shift)
First Solar (US)
New Iberia, LA
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Production Operator USA (B Crew/PM Shift)
First Solar (US)
New Iberia, LA
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First Solar (US)
New Iberia, LA
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First Solar (US)
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First Solar (US)
New Iberia, LA
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First Solar (US)
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First Solar (US)
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First Solar (US)
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First Solar (US)
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First Solar (US)
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First Solar (US)
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First Solar (US)
Perrysburg, OH
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Supervisor- Technical I USA (B Crew/PM Shift)
First Solar (US)
Walbridge, OH · Perrysburg, OH
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First Solar (US)
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First Solar (US)

Production Operator USA (D Crew/PM Shift)

New Iberia, LA, United States

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Apply by: Nov 3, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

Original job description

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

Basic Job Functions:

The Production Operator is the entry-level position for solar panel manufacturing at First Solar. The assigned area will be limited to our Finishing operation within the plant. The Production Operator is responsible for safe operation of specific equipment, materials, and processes to manufacture high-quality photovoltaic solar modules at the required rate is the core function. The Production Operator performs operational preventative maintenance procedures, responds to machine alarms, performs basic quality control procedures, and interfaces with equipment and factory computer systems.

Education/Experience:

No diploma or experience required.

Required Skills/Competencies:

Safety First mindset.
Must be able to work in a team environment.
Basic problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
Good communication skills.
Ability to use mobile systems, communication devices, and simple tool interfaces.
Ability to interface with machine control panels, recognize quality, perform data analytics, troubleshoot issues, and problem-solve.

Essential Responsibilities:

Adheres to all safety procedures and practices good housekeeping.
Performs assigned job duties in accordance with all written work instructions and procedures.
Works in a large manufacturing space, often without line-of-sight to direct supervision.
Performs simple maintenance on equipment in the required time with hand tools and instrumentation.
Safely operates and maintains tools and equipment used to manufacture solar modules at acceptable quality and throughput levels per control plan.
Ensures proper inventory levels of materials and parts at point of use.
Monitors process data and makes decisions based on procedures to maintain process control.
Loads or unloads photovoltaic modules as needed to support line rate, isolate quality issues, or as otherwise instructed. Properly identifies modules removed from line.
Responds to tool alarms or non-standard conditions per work instruction and escalates issues that cannot be fixed immediately.
Collects data and provides reporting (written, oral, or via computer/devices) when requested.
Provides communication with team members and leadership during shift changes.
Ensures waste materials are discarded in their designated containers and containers properly sealed.
Job description subject to change at any time.

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Quality assurance procedures
Work as a team
Problem solving
Critical thinking
Communication skills
Data analysis
Troubleshoot
Housekeeping
Manage quantitative data
Control engineering
Reporting
Computer equipment
Leadership

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