COMPANY PROFILE:Hounen Solar America Inc. provides innovative solutions for the US and International Solar Module manufacturing industry with a current focus on the North American market. We understand that every client has their own unique needs and challenges, thus requiring specialized solutions and support.

POSITION: Machine Operator

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:To perform the job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Include, but are not limited to the following:

The Machine Operator is a skilled role that involves the manufacturing of complex solar components, working with the latest in technology solar module manufacturing tools in a clean, class A facility. Successful candidates will participate in a self-directed team environment to identify and implement process improvement opportunities resulting in improved quality and product flow.

Knowledge/Skills

• Perform set-ups, tool changes, offsets, and run production on various solar module manufacturing machines
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to include reduction of setup times and improvements in quality and throughput utilizing Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Must perform precision work to exacting tolerances
• Read and understand process operation sheets, tooling sheets, machine set up plans and associated documents
• Have the ability to correctly gauge and record dimensions
• Change and reset tooling
• Successfully complete applicable special processes and operator certification requirements
• Use measuring equipment, such as micrometers, caliper and gauges
• Understand Part Process Flow (incoming/outgoing)
• Perform preventive maintenance checks
• Be an active contributing member of a high performance, self-directed work team with minimum supervision
• Perform tasks that require manual dexterity
• Complete all required compliance training
• In order to perform the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for the majority of the shift and work in a high production environment

Working Conditions:

· Normal factory environment

· Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, and climbing stairs

Required Qualifications:

Must be passionate about the renewable energy business, hardworking and thrive in the fast pace of a performance-based company with tremendous growth potential. In addition, the candidate must possess:

• High School diploma or GED
• A minimum of 1 year of full-time manufacturing experience with manual or Computer Numerical Controlled machining processes or
• An associate’s degree or higher in a manufacturing or engineering discipline
• Must be willing to work Evening, Night, and Weekend Shifts
• Must successfully complete pre-employment physical/drug screen and on-going random drug screens

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 3x12
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Rotating shift
• Rotating weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person