About the role
The Role
The CI Operator supports Continuous Improvement (CI) activities throughout the plant by assisting with execution of organizational, standardization, and workplace improvement initiatives. This role works under the direction of the CI Technician to support implementation of 5S, visual management, workplace organization, and plant improvement activities while helping maintain operational standards across assigned areas.
What You'll Do
- Support execution of CI initiatives and assigned improvement activities throughout the plant
- Assist with workplace organization, cleaning, and standardization efforts
- Perform assigned tasks related to 5S implementation and sustainment
- Support setup and maintenance of visual controls, labels, floor markings, and workplace identification systems
- Assist CI Technicians with area walkthroughs, audits, and corrective actions
- Help organize materials, tools, storage areas, and workstations to support plant standards
- Capture and organize before-and-after photos to support CI tracking and project documentation
- Assist with preparation of production areas for audits, customer visits, and internal reviews
- Report issues, delays, or material shortages impacting completion of assigned tasks
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in assigned areas
- Support plant-wide standardization and sustainment activities
- Follow daily priorities and assignments provided by the CI Technician or CI Specialist
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Ability to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Basic communication and teamwork skills
- Previous manufacturing experience is preferred but not required
- Willingness to support cross-functional improvement activities
- Production floor setting
- Requires standing, walking, bending, and performing light physical tasks
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Seasonal role supporting operational and CI project needs throughout the plant
About T1 Energy
At T1 Energy (NYSE: TE), we build energy. We are an American solar manufacturer building the future of energy abundance. From our headquarters in Austin, Texas, we’re pioneering a domestic solar supply chain with one mission: to invigorate America with scalable, reliable, and low-cost energy.
We started with G1_Dallas, one of the most advanced solar manufacturing facilities in the world. The 5GW facility is located in Wilmer, Texas. It has the capacity to produce more than 20,000 solar modules a day for solar farms that power American homes, businesses, and keep our energy grids resilient.
Next is G2_Austin: Our new solar cell fab in Rockdale, Texas. Its first 2.1GW phase is designed to produce next-generation TOPCon cells beginning in 2027. As the fab grows, it’s expected to support up to 1,800 manufacturing jobs. Modules assembled at G1 can run on cells from G2.
What comes after G2? Come join us and help figure that out. And then build it. The sun has always shone on America. Now you can turn it into abundant electricity.
The T1 Way
We’re all in on the mission, and we pursue it as one team. We move fast, own our results, and treat each other with respect. Egos stay at the door: no one is too senior to roll up their sleeves, and no idea is too small to share. Be sharp, be honest, be human. If you can hold the line and keep a sense of humor, you’ll fit right in.
T1 Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristics.