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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2.0
Apr 12, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Co-Workers are great. Building and work area is clean.

Cons

Low pay with very little raises. It's hard to make ends meet with the low salary and First Solar wonders why people are always quitting finding better paying jobs. Little to no advancement opportunities. I had a co worker who spent 7 years with First Solar who only made $2 and hour more then me before she quit for a better paying job. HR lies in orientation saying First Solar is Union friendly but once hired in if you mention the work Union you'll get yelled at by management or even fired. Supervisors and Management act like they're better then you and treats you like kids.

4.0
Feb 2, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Decent Pay Reasonable Hours Generally pleasant facilities

Cons

Many engineers are not native English speakers, which can lead to frustrating communications difficulties. Regulation method for lifting solar modules was destroying my wrists. No benefits for most Engineering Technicians.

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