Lead Maintenance Technician - Silfab Solar

Making a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make. 

  Our purpose is to make a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make.

At Silfab Solar, the energy of our people is the power behind our success. Our employees actively shape the solar innovations of tomorrow, while adhering to the highest ethical operating standards and promoting a respectful and safe workplace for our diverse workforce.

Our state-of-the art facilities in the US and Canada engineer and design the latest generation of solar products and utilize advanced manufacturing technology to produce  high-efficiency PV cells and modules intended to outperform the market. As a profitable and rapidly expanding company in one of the fastest-growing sectors in the renewable energy industry, Silfab provides you with an incredible opportunity to build your career and contribute to a sustainable future. We are committed to investing in our employees, providing a dynamic and supportive environment for learning and professional growth.  We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, and opportunities for advancement, but more importantly, we offer you the ability to make a real difference in the world.

Together we can create a brighter, cleaner future for generations to come.

Summary of Position 

The Lead Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing preventative and predictive maintenance to all production equipment. In addition to this, they are responsible for being a senior member of the maintenance team, and provide leadership and expertise to other technicians, as well as audit completed PMs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Lead a team of 7 maintenance technicians on shift.
• Coordinate with shift leadership team to ensure desired outcomes.
• Synchronize with production, quality, and maintenance personnel as needed. 
• Ensure proper usage of CMMS. 
• Monitor and enforce PM completion and work order completion for corrective actions.
• Maintain production equipment to maximize operating performance and assist with maintaining electrical spare parts’ inventory levels.  
• Perform repairs on equipment to restore it to proper and safe working conditions.  
• Perform installation, set up, modification, and relocation of equipment to accommodate or improve production requirements.  
• Read/write electrical and electronic schematics/diagrams, basic hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams.  
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance
• Ensure the production schedule is not jeopardized due to machine breakdown,or unsafe operating conditions and inform Maintenance Manager about change in electric circuits and update original diagrams.  
• Always follow LOCK OUT procedure on unsafe machines/machines being serviced.  
• Adhere to work orders, preventive/predictive maintenance systems by filling in required forms and organize workplace to comply with housekeeping requirements.  
• Perform preventative/predictive maintenance to all production equipment as required.  
• Complete electrical and mechanical projects based on direction given from Maintenance Supervisor as required by government regulation.  
• Demonstrate safe work practices and follow company safety policies, procedures, and regulations always.  
• Initiate and complete all other jobs, projects and special assignments as directed by Maintenance Supervisor  
• Maintain compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and recommend measures to improve health and safety.  
• Repair and replace electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic and electronic components such as motors, contactors, relays, timers, types of switches, PLCs, light curtains, motor controls and valves.  

Skills  

• Able to read wiring diagrams, electrical/mechanical/pneumatic/hydraulic schematics and ladder/function block logic.  
• Working knowledge of industrial PCs and PLCs (Siemens Step 7, Beckhoff TwinCat, etc.) and electric circuitry consisting of contactors, relays, main voltage/control voltage, limit switches and proximity sensors   
• ​​​​​​​Excellent interpersonal and communication skills   

Traits  

• Team oriented.  
• Reliability and continuous improvement-driven. 
• High degree of attention to detail, precision and follow through.  
• Willing and able to work rotating shift.  
• Be able to conceive and manage small projects. 

Education and/or Experience  

• Minimum 6 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment 
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience 

​​​​​​​Preferred:   

• A technical certificate from trade school 

Compensation and Benefits

• $32-45/Hour
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday) 
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Health Savings Account option
• Supplemental/Voluntary Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program 
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee PV Panel Purchase Program