Downstream Technician

Advanced Drainage Systems • Brazil, IN

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About The Position

At ADS, a multi-billion dollar stormwater management company headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio, employees manufacture pipe and ancillary products. ADS operates more than 60 manufacturing plants and 30 distribution centers and uses recycled plastic to make pipe. The Downstream Technician packages, labels, and visually inspects products made on a production line, and assists Line Operators with start-ups, shutdowns, tooling changeovers, and downstream equipment setup. The technician partners closely with the Line Operator to meet production goals. The position requires flexibility to work 40 or more hours per week and weekends as required. Shifts listed are first shift, 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Monday–Friday; second shift, 3 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Monday–Friday; and third shift, 11 p.m.–7:30 a.m. Sunday–Thursday.

Requirements

• Be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Be energetic and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Be dependable.
• Be able to learn new skills.
• Be team oriented.
• Have basic mathematical skills.
• Be able to perform physical labor for extended periods in fluctuating temperatures.
• Have full range of body motion, including twisting, bending, reaching, and squatting, and be able to mount and dismount industrial equipment and vehicles.
• Be able to stand and remain mobile throughout an 8–12-hour shift.
• Be able to use hands, arms, and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods.
• Be flexible to work 40 or more hours per week and weekends as required.

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 from the production line to ensure efficiency.
• Package pipe according to standard operating procedures for delivery to customers.
• Consistently use personal protective equipment and 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 on the production line and in facility housekeeping.
• Build and maintain job skills through company training programs.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Vacation days

What This Job Offers

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