First Solar reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(183 total reviews)
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Mark Widmar

86% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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4.0
Jan 23, 2017

Manager

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay compensation and benefits. Great people to work with. I had a wonderful experience with the company and enjoyed working there.

Cons

Volatile market affects business, lack of proactive decisions to be step ahead. Top down communication is an issue.

2.0
Jan 11, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

great teamwork environment, great company management team members.

Cons

mediocre pay raises for hourly associates with the best annual reviews.

3.0
Dec 26, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Demonstrated commitment to safety of employees as well as environment. Very clean work area for a factory environment. Supervisors were supportive of staff and would touch base several times during shift, as well as assisted with production line tasks as needed.

Cons

Some physically demanding jobs not congruent for the rate of pay provided. I did not become accustomed to the 12-hour work day, though many found favor with working ½ of the calendar year. Not able to accrue vacation time quickly, only 7 days per year, with no ability to negotiate more time. Job security is a concern.

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