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First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Operate Recycling and Wastewater/UPW processes as per the work instructions. Minimum Qualifications / Experience: High School Diploma or GED required. 1+ years previous experience in wastewater treatment, wet chemical processes or closely related field OR; Associates degree in a science and technical discipline Possess a valid driver's license. Required Skills / Competencies: General understanding of wet chemical processes is essential. General understanding of chemical compatibilities. Knowledge and understanding of bulk solid handling processes is a plus. Industrial liquid chemical handling experience, (preferably strong acids, strong bases, and concentrated hydrogen peroxide). Solid mechanical aptitude with emphasis on hands-on experience. Two years forklift experience is required in the past five years. Ability to operate computerized (PLC controlled) and mechanical equipment. Basic computer skills (Word, Excel). Solid problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Responsible for ensuring safe operations and escalate up if needed. Essential Responsibilities: Perform standard tests to ensure proper operation of recycling, wastewater and related systems while troubleshooting components when there are problems. Perform minor maintenance and repair of equipment, including rebuilding pumps; coordinate standard PMs with maintenance department. Calibrate instrumentation per ISO work instructions. Perform routine analysis on samples using laboratory equipment. Maintain accurate records using databases, spreadsheets, and other computer-based programs. Properly collect, label, and store hazardous waste within the manufacturing plant and assist with shipment of hazardous waste from the plant per documented hazardous waste work instructions. Participation in the HAZMAT Response team. Responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly work environment following the 5S standard guidelines. Able to work other tasks as assigned. Use powered industrial equipment (fork trucks, e.g.) for moving various materials and chemicals. Responsible for verbal and written shift pass-down communications. Job description subject to change at any time. Reporting Relationships: This position will report to the Supervisor- Recycling & Wastewater. This position will have no direct reports. Travel: No regular travel is required outside the First Solar work site. Estimated Hourly Range: $16.50 - $22.00 per hour US Physical Requirements: Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day. Will climb stairs on an occasional basis. Will lift to 51 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction. Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis. Will push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis. Will push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis. 20/40 vision in each eye (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow and green is required. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, cut resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses, hearing protection). All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employmen