Drain Basin Layout Operator

Advanced Drainage Systems • Findlay, OH

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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.
The Drain Basin Layout Operator is responsible for the input of data by way of scanning an electronic barcode into the Layout machine interface. The Operator must correctly identify the matching drain basin body supplied from the Saw Room to load into the Layout machine. The data must be checked prior to executing the program for operation. The Operator must then properly label each drain basin with the application details as supplied from the sales order. Daily communication regarding department performance with Production Manager is required. Ultimate goal is to produce high quality parts with minimum downtime in the most safe and economical manner. The Drain Basin Layout Operator must be flexible to work 40+ hours per week. The Drain Basin Layout Operator reports directly to the Production Manager.

Requirements

• Ability to multi-task between many different functions simultaneously
• Ability to communicate at different levels within the organization
• Mechanically inclined
• Make quick decisions on basin parameters based on prior departmental experience
• Work well under stress and pressure of fast paced production environment
• Able to work in a mechanical environment with hand tools and power tools
• Capable of lifting product up to 40 pounds in an unergonomical environment
• Ability to work at a high rate of quality with very specific attention to detail
• Mathematical skills
• Basic understanding of computers and programs
• High School education or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience in a production/shop floor environment
• Computer experience with barcode technology

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory of consumable items with replenishment schedules
• Maintain accurate production records as related to scrapped product
• Ensure safe operations of the Layout machine
• Maintain pace with the production demand and its processes
• Work intimately with the saw room to manage incoming raw material to department
• Proper set up and maintenance of equipment used in the department
• Support Production Manager in daily activities
• Seek increased production efficiency by evaluating possibilities of process flow improvements
• Monitor the quality of products produced and ensure that all corresponding product labels are attached and contain the proper information
• Monitor quality of incoming raw material such that all preceding production processes are capable of being performed with supplied material

Benefits

• Health & Welfare 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), and voluntary accident, critical illness, and 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), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection. 100% paid by ADS.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED