Machinery Technician

Advanced Drainage Systems•Lithia Springs, GA

About The Position

The Machinery Technician troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains industrial machinery and support systems to ensure production equipment operates optimally. The role performs preventive maintenance, installation, and repair activities while following safety standards and company guidelines. The technician works under general supervision, with latitude for creativity, initiative, and independent judgment, and may train others on specific tasks. Related duties may be assigned. NDS, part of the Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) family of companies, provides stormwater, irrigation, and flow management solutions. NDS and ADS describe their work as supporting sustainable water management and preserving water for future generations. The position requires physical work, including standing, stretching, bending, walking, lifting and transporting up to 50 pounds, and climbing stairs and silo ladders up to 40 feet. Work may expose the technician to oils, lubricants, chemicals, cleaning agents, paint, welding fumes, and high noise levels. The workplace is non-smoking, and PPE is required. The standard schedule is 40 hours per week and may include overtime and weekends. The technician must provide standard hand tools and a toolbox, wear steel-toed footwear and company-provided eye and hearing protection, and follow company safety rules.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Trade school or two-year college degree in industrial mechanics.
Two to four years of hands-on experience in an industrial setting.
Formal training in industrial mechanics.
Strong knowledge of industrial machinery mechanics, electricity, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, and pipefitting.
Skill in solvent welding PVC pipe and fittings, metal cutting, welding, brazing, rigging, and safety procedures.
Qualification to work on electrical systems up to 480 volts under NDS-defined procedures.
Familiarity with safe operation of hand tools, power tools, and industrial maintenance equipment.
Certified forklift operator.
Clean DMV record.
Ability to stand, stretch, bend, walk, lift, and transport up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb stairs and silo ladders up to 40 feet.
Must provide standard hand tools and a toolbox.
Must wear steel-toed protective footwear during all work hours and company-provided eye and hearing protection.
Must adhere to company safety rules and proactively protect self, coworkers, and company assets.

Nice To Haves

Specialized training in maintenance crafts is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, test, repair, and service electrical, hydraulic, electronic, pneumatic, chilled water, and material handling systems, as well as other production support equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment according to written PM instructions.
Install machinery under the guidance of the Plant Engineer, Maintenance Supervisor, and Machinery Lead Technician.
Fabricate and install safety devices, access platforms, water systems, and electrical services.
Rig, install, and test injection molding machinery and related support equipment.
Train others on specific tasks as needed.
Follow established guidelines and instructions to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Perform related duties as assigned.