EQ Tech- Preventive Maintainance in Jacksonville, Florida at JINKO SOLAR U.S. INDUSTRIES INC.

About Jax Power Industries

Jax Power Industries (JXP), formerly known as Jinko Solar (U.S.) Industries, Inc., is a U.S.-based solar manufacturer operating a 2 GW, 400,000-square-foot facility in Jacksonville, Florida. Originally established as a 400 MW single-line plant in 2018 and expanded to two production lines in 2024, the facility now employs more than 650 employees and manufactures advanced bifacial N-Type TOPCon solar modules. Jax Power combines advanced manufacturing technology, AI-assisted quality systems, and a skilled workforce to support the continued growth of American solar manufacturing.

Department: Equipment
Job Title: Equipment Technician – Preventative Maintenance
Reports To: Equipment Supervisor
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Position Overview

The Equipment Technician – Preventative Maintenance is responsible for performing scheduled preventive maintenance, routine equipment servicing, inspections, wear-part replacements, and maintenance documentation to ensure the safe and reliable operation of production equipment.

This role focuses primarily on failure prevention, equipment reliability, and minimizing unplanned downtime through standardized maintenance practices. The technician identifies equipment abnormalities, performs routine servicing, and supports continuous maintenance improvements. Additional maintenance assistance may be provided to production shifts as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Preventative Maintenance & Equipment Inspections

• Conduct routine inspections and servicing of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other applicable equipment systems.
• Perform cleaning, lubrication, tightening, adjustments, and replacement of wear parts according to equipment specifications.
• Inspect belts, bearings, rollers, cylinders, motors, sensors, actuators, vacuum systems, and other critical equipment components.
• Identify abnormal wear, leaks, misalignment, vibration, overheating, loose components, and other potential equipment failures.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance activities and checklists in accordance with established procedures.
• Verify equipment condition and functionality following maintenance to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Replace wear parts, consumables, and maintenance components based on approved schedules and equipment conditions.

Equipment Reliability & Technical Support

• Promptly identify and report equipment abnormalities to the Equipment Supervisor or Equipment Engineer.
• Assist Equipment Engineers in investigating recurring equipment issues by providing inspection findings, component assessments, and maintenance records.
• Support the development and improvement of maintenance standards, inspection checklists, and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Provide maintenance support to production shifts as needed while prioritizing scheduled preventive maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with production personnel to verify equipment readiness and ensure the safe resumption of operations after maintenance.
• Coordinate maintenance windows with production teams to minimize operational disruptions.
• Escalate complex equipment failures beyond the technician's training or authorization to qualified personnel.

Maintenance Documentation & Spare Parts Management

• Maintain accurate records of preventive maintenance, inspections, routine servicing, component replacements, and equipment abnormalities.
• Monitor and report spare parts, wear components, and maintenance consumable usage.
• Properly use, maintain, store, and return maintenance tools, measuring instruments, and materials in accordance with 5S standards.

Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Comply with company safety policies, equipment operating procedures, and maintenance requirements.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) and other energy isolation procedures to control hazardous energy before maintenance.
• Use required personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to electrical safety, machine guarding, and other applicable safety standards.
• Participate in initiatives to improve preventive maintenance effectiveness, equipment reliability, and maintenance quality.
• Perform other reasonable equipment maintenance duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training or certifications in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, or automation-related disciplines are preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of two years of experience in a technical manufacturing role.
• Experience in fast-paced automated manufacturing environments or photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Fundamental troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to read and follow equipment manuals, preventive maintenance checklists, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to safely operate common maintenance tools and basic measuring instruments.
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is preferred.

Behavioral Competencies

• Self-directed with the ability to work independently and with limited supervision.
• Strong organizational and task-prioritization skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement.