Downstream Technician

Advanced Drainage Systems • Owosso, MI

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About The Position

Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) is a manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, with a focus on sustainability and innovation. The Downstream Technician is responsible for packaging, labeling, and visually inspecting products made on the assigned production line. The role supports the Line Operator with line start-ups, shutdowns, tooling changeovers, and downstream equipment setup, while partnering to achieve production goals. The position requires flexibility to work 40 or more hours per week and weekends as required, and involves physical work in fluctuating temperatures.

ADS describes its workplace as inclusive and focused on safety, continuous improvement, innovation, and employee development. Employees can build job skills through company training programs. The company offers medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, and other benefits.

Requirements

• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Energetic and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable.
• Able to learn new skills.
• Team-oriented.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Able to perform physical labor for extended periods in fluctuating temperatures.
• Able to perform a full range of body motions, including twisting, bending, reaching, and squatting, and to mount and dismount industrial equipment and vehicles.
• Able to stand and remain mobile throughout a shift.
• Able to use hands, arms, and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods.

Nice To Haves

• Previous industrial or manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Embrace a culture of safety.
• Conduct final visual inspections and label finished goods to ensure quality.
• Track the quantity of units produced on the production line to support efficiency.
• Package pipe for customer delivery according to standard operating procedures.
• Use personal protective equipment consistently and help maintain a safe working environment.
• Assist with line tooling changes, start-ups, shutdowns, and downstream equipment setup.
• Learn and stay current on pipe specifications and packaging requirements.
• Practice continuous improvement, including maintaining facility housekeeping.
• Build and maintain job skills through company training programs.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans, including telemedicine with a medical plan.
• High-Deductible Health Plan and Health Savings Account.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Virtual physical therapy.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.
• Retirement 401(k) program with company match.
• Voluntary employee stock purchase plan.
• Financial wellness planning.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible spending accounts for child care and health care.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Adoption financial reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.
• Paid holidays and vacation days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed