Changeover Technician

Advanced Drainage Systems•Sebring, FL

About The Position

The Changeover Technician supports machine changeovers and successful startups as a key member of the site’s changeover team. The role specializes in travel tooling repair and maintenance, as well as equipment and process troubleshooting. The technician is expected to understand the changeover process and equipment functionality and may lead a small team to complete changeovers safely and efficiently. Where an MPAS (Manufacturing Process and Asset Specialist) is present, the technician directly supports the local changeover program. When not working on a changeover, the technician supports manufacturing operations, which may include running a production line, supporting processes, and other production-department tasks as assigned. The position requires working in a manufacturing environment, using hand and power tools, and handling heavy items.

Requirements

Understand basic machine function and sequence of operations to complete changeovers and startups.
Understand and successfully diagnose and complete basic tooling repairs.
Read, understand, and comply with ADS requirements, specifications, and standards.
Have strong interpersonal skills and communicate and work effectively with plant personnel and company resources.
Have good time-management skills and escalate problems promptly to the Production Manager or MPAS, if applicable.
Be familiar with basic hand and power tools and their use.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel, for communication and data entry.
Be able to perform a full range of body motion, including twisting, bending, and reaching.
Be able to work in a manufacturing environment with extreme hot and cold temperatures and remain on their feet for extended periods.
Be able to repeatedly lift 75 pounds to a height of 6 feet.

Responsibilities

Support machine changeovers and successful startups in accordance with ADS requirements, specifications, and standards.
Lead machine changeovers and successful startups in the absence of an MPAS or Production Supervisor.
Inspect travel tooling before changeovers and determine whether it is in runnable condition.
Diagnose and perform travel tooling repairs, or escalate issues to the Production Manager to arrange repair or replacement.
Load and unload inbound and outbound tooling in accordance with ADS requirements, specifications, and standards.
Serve as the designated backup for the Production Manager or MPAS for changeover entry and/or TTAT/TTSR completion.
Maintain the changeover toolbox, including tool inventory and condition.
Participate in changeover problem-solving and process improvement as directed by the MPAS or Production Manager.
Help implement continuous improvement projects.
Support manufacturing operations when not assigned to a changeover, including running a production line, supporting processes, and other assigned production-department tasks.
Complete other tasks as assigned.