Machine Repair Specialist

Advanced Drainage Systems • New Miami, 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. Applies a high level of technical skills in the areas of machine building, repair, and troubleshooting. Guides and directs the efforts of less experienced coworkers by applying a mastery of technical skills and knowledge. The specific duties and tasks required of this position reflect substantial variety and complexity. Also serves as a resource to others in the resolution of complex technical issues.

Requirements

• Ability to plan, lay-out, and build machinery and tooling assemblies from engineering specifications, drawings, and sketches using a high degree of precision.
• Able to properly interpret precision measurement devices such as OD and ID micrometers, depth micrometers, dial calipers, and scales.
• Capable of precision alignment of machinery to insure proper operation.
• Ability to determine and calculate appropriate tolerances for shaft clearances, bearing fits, etc.
• Produces parts according to engineering drawings using machining equipment such as lathes, mills, grinders, and drill presses.
• Capable of hand machining procedures such as drilling, tapping, reaming, and polishing.
• High School Diploma or GED
• 9 Years Minimum
• Employee will be required to operate and supervise employees operating machinery and must possess a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred

Responsibilities

• Possesses and applies a mastery of knowledge of the machinery repair trade, including machining, fabrication and welding, mechanical, electrical, and production process techniques.
• Acts as a primary lead technician on machinery and tooling repair projects.
• Assigns and directs work activities of technicians with no direct supervisory responsibilities for hiring, firing, disciplinary actions, or compensation.
• Possesses and applies an intermediate level of engineering theory to assist in troubleshooting and solving production equipment design problems.
• Designs, or assists in development of designs, for improvements to equipment for the purpose of increased reliability and enhanced functionality.
• Completes all job tasks in accordance with established company safety policy and governmental codes and procedures as defined by NEC, OSHA, JIC, etc.
• Inspects components from outside vendors to ensure conformance to engineering drawings, standards, and specifications.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED