Machine Repair Specialist

Advanced Drainage Systems•Cordele, GA

1d•Onsite

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

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
Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Guides and directs the efforts of less experienced coworkers by applying a mastery of technical skills and knowledge.
Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of complex technical issues.
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.
Inspects components from outside vendors to ensure conformance to engineering drawings, standards, and specifications.

Responsibilities

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.
Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of complex technical issues.
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.