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3.7

71% would recommend to a friend

(141 total reviews)
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Mark Widmar

81% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

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1.0
Jul 31, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

There aren't many pros to working here. I've been here for just over a month. I used to like my job and I like most of the people I work with but the few bad eggs have really ruined it for me.

Cons

I was accused of something I was not guilty of by a fellow coworker that was previously fired before. I was then threatened and then assaulted both verbally and physically. When I reported this to my supervisor (immediately after it happened) I was instructed not to contact the police. I did anyway. An investigation through HR was conducted (if you'd call it that. They didn't even give me an opportunity to sit down with them to tell them the whole story and they never returned my calls or emails.) The perpetrators lied in their statements so management sided with them despite proof (body camera footage of the perpetrator's admitting to the police officer that responded to the scene that they put their hands on me.) And I was given a verbal warning/coaching session for inappropriate behavior/conduct in the workplace. What a crock! If that isn' bad enough, rather than separating me from the guilty parties, I am scheduled to work with them regularly throughout my shift. Very seriously considering contacting an attorney to see what my options are.

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First Solar Response
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Thank you for leaving a review. We appreciate your feedback and it’s unfortunate that your experience did not meet your expectations. We’d love the opportunity to resolve these concerns. Please email jobs@firstsolar.com and we will be sure to get you in touch with a First Solar representative that can assist in doing so.
4.0
May 25, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I’m in a good group with trustworthy managers. Ample opportunity to take on more responsibility and move up. Good culture and work/life balance. Good people for the most part.

Cons

The typical negatives with a big company, some unnecessarily clunky/unclear policies/systems, silos between departments, etc.

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1y
Thank you for leaving a review. We appreciate your feedback and are happy to have you on the team! Please email jobs@firstsolar.com if you would like to share any more insights on your experience.
4.0
May 23, 2024

Great Company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It is a fantastic industry with good benefits and opportunities to advance.

Cons

The EPC division was closed and the O&M group was sold

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