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      Some good, some bad - Production Technician I First Solar Employee Review

      3.0
      Jul 6, 2023
      Production technician i
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      -Alternating work schedule, work every other weekend/weekday rotation -Simple enough job depending on the area you're assigned. -Very accepting of variable backgrounds/cultures -Free prescription safety glasses bi-annually, $100 given for steel toe boots, bonuses for attendance, etc. -Benefits are better than several other jobs that I have had in the past. -Holidays are mostly voluntary, can be mandated if there are not enough sign ups(I have only seen mandation one time in nearly a year) Usually 2-3 times pay for holidays. -No current limits on overtime. -Referral bonuses are quite good. -A lot of very knowledgeable staff that don't belittle you for being new, and will actively try to teach you about processes. -If a negative situation involving harassment happens, it is taken very seriously.

      Cons

      -Pay is low compared to other factories in the area. -Short staffing for every position, including supervisors. -Accountability is nearly non-existent. -Recruiters withhold information and actively try to start you at entry level, regardless of experience. As well as try to shoehorn you into whatever shift/crew they are actively trying to fill, regardless of your preference. -Recruiters also try to sell you on promotions that will not happen in the time-frame they give you. -They say that safety is number one, followed by quality and finally throughput. The supervisors and higher in the plants do not adhere to this in any capacity.

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      First Solar Response
      3y
      Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We’d appreciate the opportunity to discuss your concerns. Please email jobs@firstsolar.com and we will be sure to get you in touch with a First Solar team member that handles the topics you mentioned in the cons section above.

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      Pros

      Great culture and opportunities for growth. I feel encouraged to speak up if I have a way to improve a process.

      Cons

      Room to enhance internal communication processes as company grows.

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      First Solar Response
      5mo
      Thank you for sharing your experience as a current member of the Finance team. We're glad to hear that you value our culture, growth opportunities, and the encouragement to speak up and improve processes. We also appreciate your note on strengthening internal communication as we continue to grow. Feedback like this helps guide our ongoing improvements. If you’d like to share additional thoughts, we welcome you to reach out at jobs@firstsolar.com.
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      Jun 2, 2026
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      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Laid back work environment with good technology

      Cons

      AWFUL PAY and Raises . Low balling employees

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      First Solar Response
      1mo
      Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your contributions over the past year. We’re sorry to hear your concerns regarding compensation, as supporting the wellbeing of our associates and ensuring they feel valued and cared for is a top priority for us. Feedback like yours is important as we continue to evaluate how we support and recognize our team. If you’d like to share additional insights, we encourage you to connect with us at jobs@firstsolar.com.
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