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Industrial Automation Maintenance Technician (Semiconductor/Solar)
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A Solar Installer installs solar energy systems for homes or larger buildings. Mounts frames and solar panels on the roof; may install and connect electrical wiring and power storage batteries.
$52,363 / year median in Texas
+22% projected growth
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Industrial Automation Maintenance Technician (Semiconductor/Solar) Is this you? Do you enjoy solving tough equipment faults in fast-paced production? Can you read a data trend, spot the anomaly, and act before downtime hits? Are you comfortable coaching junior teammates while handling critical repairs? If yes, a globally leading manufacturer in Wilmer is looking for Equipment Technicians at Level 1 and Level 2 for both day and night shifts. This is a temp-to-hire role with a clear growth ladder into senior technical and leadership positions. Pay Technician 1: $25/hour (nights: $27.50/hour) Technician 2: $27/hour (nights: $29.70/hour) What you'll tackle Plan and perform routine equipment checks to keep assets healthy and available. Log daily operations and maintenance work accurately. Troubleshoot and repair issues across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and automated systems. Align machines during installation using hoists, jacks, squares, rulers, micrometers, and plumb bobs. Support repairs and debugging for newly deployed equipment. Respond quickly to maintenance requests; verify repair quality upon completion. Execute preventive maintenance to extend service life and raise utilization. Follow safety procedures and installation standards at all times, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO). Analyze equipment data and present concise reports to leaders. Share knowledge and train junior production personnel. Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned by management. Who thrives here Level 1 — Core qualifications Technical diploma, associate's, or higher in machinery, electronics, or automation; exposure to solar modules or semiconductors. 1-2 years in high-volume manufacturing (photovoltaic a plus). Strong troubleshooting ability across electrical, mechanical, and automation components. Knowledge of pneumatic systems. Comfort with shop equipment, hand tools, bench tools, and test/inspection gear. Level 2 — Added expectations All Level 1 capabilities. Independently resolves complex malfunctions with minimal supervision. Effectively trains and supports junior technicians. Advanced understanding of production equipment structure and principles; continuously improves maintenance skills. Technical strengths we value Electrical troubleshooting and repair Pneumatics troubleshooting Industrial electrical experience Electrical systems/diagnostics for heavy equipment Equipment diagnostics and troubleshooting Equipment repair and maintenance Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Photovoltaic and solar module repair familiarity Technical troubleshooting orientation; formal technical education Why you'll like it Be part of a global leader with modern manufacturing assets. Temp-to-hire stability with advancement into higher-level and leadership roles. Impact uptime and quality in a clean-energy manufacturing environment. to build your career in advanced manufacturing in Wilmer.