Machine Repair Specialist

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

Applies a high level of technical skills in the areas of machine building, repair, and troubleshooting. Guides and directs the efforts of less experienced coworkers by applying a mastery of technical skills and knowledge. The specific duties and tasks required of this position reflect substantial variety and complexity. Also serves as a resource to others in the resolution of complex technical issues.

Primary Job Responsibilites:

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Possesses and applies a mastery of knowledge of the machinery repair trade, including machining, fabrication and welding, mechanical, electrical, and production process techniques.
• Acts as a primary lead technician on machinery and tooling repair projects. Assigns and directs work activities of technicians with no direct supervisory responsibilities for hiring, firing, disciplinary actions, or compensation.
• Possesses and applies an intermediate level of engineering theory to assist in troubleshooting and solving production equipment design problems.
• Designs, or assists in development of designs, for improvements to equipment for the purpose of increased reliability and enhanced functionality.
• Completes all job tasks in accordance with established company safety policy and governmental codes and procedures as defined by NEC, OSHA, JIC, etc.
• Inspects components from outside vendors to ensure conformance to engineering drawings, standards, and specifications.

Job

Skills:

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

• Ability to plan, lay-out, and build machinery and tooling assemblies from engineering specifications, drawings, and sketches using a high degree of precision.
• Able to properly interpret precision measurement devices such as OD and s, depth micrometers, dial calipers, and scales.
• Capable of precision alignment of machinery to insure proper operation.
• Ability to determine and calculate appropriate tolerances for shaft clearances, bearing fits, etc.
• Produces parts according to engineering drawings using machining equipment such as lathes, mills, grinders, and drill presses.
• Capable of hand machining procedures such as drilling, tapping, reaming, and polishing.

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Experience:

• 9 Years Minimum

Physical Requirements:

• Employee will be required to operate and supervise employees operating machinery and must possess a valid driver’s license.

Health & Welfare Benefits:

• Medical and prescription drug plans
• telemedicine (with medical plan)
• High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• dental and vision plans
• virtual physical therapy*
• an employee assistance program (EAP)*
• voluntary accident
• critical illness
• hospital indemnification programs

Financial Benefits:

• Retirement 401k program with company match
• an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary)
• financial wellness planning*
• paid parental leave*
• flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care
• short-term and long-term disability*
• basic life insurance
• accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*
• adoption financial reimbursement*
• tuition reimbursement*
• voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children)
• voluntary identity theft and fraud protection

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