Machinery Technician

Advanced Drainage Systems•Lithia Springs, GA

About The Position

NDS, part of the Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) family of companies, provides stormwater, irrigation, and flow management solutions. The Machinery Technician troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains industrial machinery and support systems to help ensure production equipment operates effectively. The role includes preventive maintenance, machinery installation, and repairs, in accordance with safety standards and company guidelines. Work is performed under general supervision, with latitude for initiative and independent judgment. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a trade school or two-year college degree in industrial mechanics, formal industrial mechanics training, and 2–4 years of hands-on industrial experience. Specialized maintenance-craft training is highly desirable. The work 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 protective footwear, and use company-provided eye and hearing protection. The role involves standing, stretching, bending, walking, lifting and transporting up to 50 pounds, and climbing stairs and silo ladders up to 40 feet. The work environment includes exposure to oils, lubricants, chemicals, cleaning agents, paint, welding fumes, and high noise levels. The environment is non-smoking, and personal protective equipment is required. NDS offers life, medical, dental, and vision coverage options, as well as 401(k) retirement plans. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and supports an inclusive workplace.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Trade school or two-year college degree in industrial mechanics.
Formal training in industrial mechanics.
2–4 years of hands-on experience in an industrial setting.
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.
Qualified 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.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, test, repair, and service electrical, hydraulic, electronic, pneumatic, chilled-water, and material-handling systems, along with other production support equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment according to written 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.