Rework Associate

Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. We are seeking Rework Operators for an established company in the Jacksonville, FL area who will be assembling solar panels in an environment controlled, manufacturing facility.

Schedule:

6pm to 6am, 2 days on/ 2 days off/ 3 days on/ 2 days off/ 2 days on/ 3 days off

Pay:

$18.25/hr Job Duties of the

Rework Operator:

Defect Identification and Repair:

• Determine the necessary repairs for each string/module by inspecting the product's physical condition, referencing defect locations, and analyzing the electroluminescence (EL) image where available.
• Repair 80+ strings/modules per shift using tools such as tweezers, flux pens, Teflon sheets, soldering irons, scissors, and wire cutters.
• Ensure all repairs are completed without causing additional damage to fragile silicon solar cells by handling materials and tools with care.

Quality Inspection:

• Perform visual and physical inspections of completed repairs, checking for defects like cold solder using techniques such as the finger swipe method.
• Maintain high standards of quality and accuracy throughout the repair process.

Documentation and Data Entry:

• Record daily repair activities, including the number of strings/panels repaired, time spent on each repair, defect type, and associated barcodes.
• Enter data accurately into the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) using computers, keyboards, scanners, and other relevant technology.

Material Handling:

• Load and unload rework trays (10-15 lbs.

) into carts and onto line machinery as part of the repair process.

Troubleshooting and Escalation:

• Troubleshoot basic conveyor and equipment issues, escalating more complex problems to the equipment team as necessary.