Maintenance & Automation Technician

Infiltrator Water Technologies•Iowa Falls, IA

About The Position

Infiltrator Water Technologies is hiring a Maintenance & Automation Technician to service manual and automated production machines, including extrusion pipe-making equipment used to manufacture EZflow septic and drainage products. The technician operates, tests, and maintains equipment that may include servos, motors, mechanical systems, industrial electronics, and vision systems, and may work within the facility or across the division. The role supports safe and efficient production by following safety rules, PPE requirements, lockout/tagout (LOTO) and safe work methods, and TPM and preventive maintenance activities. The technician works with shift supervisors and plant management and supports production goals for yield, scrap, cycle time, downtime, and other metrics. This includes operating assigned machines according to standard work, identifying continuous improvement opportunities, and collaborating with engineers onsite or remotely. The technician is expected to lead by example in maintaining, operating, and improving a safe, professional, and efficient manufacturing operation.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Advanced understanding of industrial automated equipment, processes, and controls.
Experience or competency with robotics, electronics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
Ability to interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics.
Basic math and reading comprehension, including the ability to read and document measurements.
Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work safely and follow safety regulations.
Ability to work well with others, take direction, think critically, and solve problems with limited oversight.
Ability to work under deadline pressure, concentrate, perform accurately, adapt to change, and handle other assigned tasks.
Ability to lead in a team-based environment focused on problem-solving and employee empowerment.

Nice To Haves

Technical certifications; a mechatronics diploma, certificate, or degree is a plus.
Plastic manufacturing experience with polystyrene, polypropylene, and polyethylene, including experience with expanders, material feed or blending systems, chiller systems, and related electrical or mechanical equipment.
General manufacturing and automation experience; the employer is willing to train the right candidate.
Experience troubleshooting automation in fast-paced industries such as automotive, food and beverage, or distribution warehouses.
Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
Interest in continuing education through training courses or post-secondary education.

Responsibilities

Service, operate, test, maintain, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair manual and automated production equipment, including extrusion pipe-making equipment.
Understand and assist with operation, maintenance, and repair of EZflow production equipment, including boilers, expanders, material feed systems, stringers, bundle production machines, wrappers, strappers, and assembly equipment.
Use mechanical, electrical, electronic, and programming skills to configure, assemble, install, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment.
Make automation machine adjustments to maintain or improve production rates and the quality of parts.
Produce Agg and Pipe products as required by customer delivery deadlines, labor constraints, and other production needs.
Complete TPM and routine preventive maintenance activities.
Follow established safety rules, PPE requirements, LOTO procedures, and safe work methods; support team members in following safety requirements.
Support production goals for yield, scrap, cycle time, downtime, and other leadership-set metrics by operating assigned machines and following standard work.
Communicate and collaborate with shift supervisors, plant management, team members, vendors, and engineers.
Contribute to pre-shift meeting discussions and continuous improvement opportunities.
Lead by example in maintaining, operating, and improving a safe and efficient manufacturing facility.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine, HDHP and HSA options, dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy, employee assistance program, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.
401(k) retirement program with company match.
Voluntary employee stock purchase plan.
Financial wellness planning.
Paid parental leave.
Flexible spending accounts for child care and health care.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Adoption financial reimbursement.
Tuition reimbursement.
Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.
The posting states “100% paid by ADS.”