Fabricator

Advanced Drainage Systems

9d

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

• Strong housekeeping skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Mathematics – Geometry; Drawing interpretation
• Welder repair – Basic level
• Hand and Power Tools – Plastic Fab Basic Level
• Decision making and problem solving abilities
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• The employee will lift and move heavy items, which will require the ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds to a height of 6 feet
• The employee will be working specified shifts and moving around at all times, which will require the ability to stand and be mobile for a minimum of 8 continuous hours
• Facilities can be extremely hot or cold at times, so the employee must have the ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in temperature extremes
• The employee will be handling materials daily, which requires the ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods
• The Position requires full range of body motion on a daily basis including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles

Nice To Haves

• Carpentry or trade apprenticeship or experience
• Metal fabrication or welding

Responsibilities

• Abide by all safe practices and procedures.
• Independently conducts quality audits
• Continuous involvement in Fabrication/Plant programs and Lean initiatives
• Extrusion welding – all fittings through 24”
• Hot plate welding – multi-miter bends and tees
• Actively pursuing Plastic Fabricator - Advanced
• Material handling and scrap management
• Engage in cross-functional training
• Material preparation and product finishing
• Product knowledge – Plastic Fab Basic Level
• Equipment Operation – Plastic Fab Basic Level and actively conducting preventive maintenance
• Adherence to all quality standards and conducts quality audits.
• Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance
• Specifications – Plastic Fab Basic Level
• Communication with the Fab Support Group
• Assists with training of Assembler position
• Understand and practice ADS Core Values

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