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.
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.
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.