Printing Technician

SUMMARY
The Cell Production Printing Technician supports Qcells solar cell manufacturing operation by operating
and monitoring specialized printing equipment used in the metallization process. The primary
responsibility of this role is to ensure stable, consistent production by performing routine equipment
operation, handling materials, documenting basic process data, and escalating equipment or quality
issues to Engineering or the Shift Leader.
This role does not perform mechanical repairs but is essential for maintaining equipment uptime
through cleaning, material preparation, and adherence to standard operating procedures. The Printing
Technician ensures that production activities are executed safely, in compliance with cleanroom
requirements, and in alignment with Qcells performance, quality, and safety expectations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Production & Equipment Operation
Operate printing equipment according to established procedures, safety guidelines, and
cleanroom standards.
Monitor equipment alarms and process indicators; escalate abnormalities to Engineering or the
Shift Leader.
Perform routine cleaning of printing equipment components such as conveyor surfaces, buffer
slots, screens, and squeegees.
Conduct end-of-shift equipment and process closure activities.
Perform required measurements such as paste laydown thickness and other print-related
checks.
Materials & Process Support
Handle wafers, paste materials, screens, squeegees, and production consumables.
Prepare materials as required (paste mixing, filtering, or manual paste handling).
Track material usage and maintain accurate logs of consumables taken from inventory.
Support proper disposal of waste materials in accordance with safety and environmental
guidelines.
Quality & Data Collection
Enter production data into the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) as required.
Document and communicate process observations to Engineering and the Shift Leader.
Report any abnormal quality trends, equipment deviations, or process issues immediately.
Support quality investigations by providing accurate production data and observations