Automation Technician

Advanced Drainage Systems • Bessemer City, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Work with PLCS, HMIs, and Servo Drives
• Program and work with material handling robots
• Advanced industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing and pneumatic skills including troubleshooting
• Proficient in reading electrical, pneumatics and mechanical drawings.
• Strong leadership ability with time management and task prioritization skills
• Proficient in electrical formulas and mechanical math.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications like Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Knowledge of NEC, UL508A and NFPA 79 codes.
• Lock Out Tag Out Safety procedures.
• Arc Flash and PPE Requirements
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and communicate to other plant personnel as well as company resources and vendors
• Knowledge of 3 Phase Industrial wiring and power distribution
• Basic understanding of Ethernet communication and networks

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or similar (preferred)
• Basic PLC, Drive, and Robot training preferred
• 5+ years Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Controls and Robotics
• Plastic Process knowledge
• Teaching and Programming Fanuc Robots

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform repairs on machines and their controls
• Work with HMI, PLC, and Robot programs to implement improvements
• Contact, specify, and order replacement parts & control components from supplier as needed
• Work with Production Staff to ensure the safe and reliable operation of automation.
• Help develop and implement Continuous Improvement projects to improve production efficiencies and Safety.
• Effectively contribute to CMMS performance through timely PM & Repair Work Order completion while ensuring compliance
• 1st responder to troubleshooting machine problems, Contact Appropriate internal/external resources for assistance
• Maintain and build job skills through training programs.
• Support Daily Management directives and initiatives.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree