What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at US Modules?
Position Overview
US Modules is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support day-to-day equipment maintenance and troubleshooting within its solar module manufacturing facility in College Station, TX. This role is hands-on and focused on ensuring safe operation, equipment reliability, and minimal production downtime in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
This position requires working on the manufacturing floor around automated equipment. The role may involve standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders, and working in confined or elevated spaces. PPE is required at all times.
Work Schedule
Fulltime. 12-hour shifts available for both day shift and night shift. Overtime may be required based on production needs.
US Modules is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support day-to-day equipment maintenance and troubleshooting within its solar module manufacturing facility in College Station, TX. This role is hands-on and focused on ensuring safe operation, equipment reliability, and minimal production downtime in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and basic automation issues.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns to support production uptime.
- Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and changeovers.
- Accurately document work orders and repairs in the CMMS.
- Follow all OSHA, LOTO, electrical safety, and machine guarding requirements.
- Use proper PPE and follow safe work practices at all times.
- Report safety hazards, near misses, and equipment issues promptly.
- Support safe startup and shutdown of equipment.
- Support preventive maintenance schedules and inspections.
- Identify potential equipment issues and recommend improvements.
- Assist supervisors and engineers with root cause analysis.
- Maintain tools, spare parts, and work areas in an organized manner.
- High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree preferred.
- 2 years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.
- Strong mechanical and basic electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and manuals.
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.
- Experience in solar module, electronics, semiconductor, or automated manufacturing.
- PLC troubleshooting exposure (Allen-Bradley or Siemens) is a plus.
- Experience with CMMS systems.
- Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, sensors, and motors.
This position requires working on the manufacturing floor around automated equipment. The role may involve standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders, and working in confined or elevated spaces. PPE is required at all times.
Work Schedule
Fulltime. 12-hour shifts available for both day shift and night shift. Overtime may be required based on production needs.