Maintenance Tech 1 Plant

Advanced Drainage Systems • Buxton, ND

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs preventive and reactive maintenance required for plant manufacturing operations. Priorities include executing preventive maintenance schedules, repairing equipment to maintain maximum production rates, and maintaining an adequate spare parts inventory. The role requires flexibility to work 40 or more hours per week, weekends as required, and on-call duties for repairs and assistance.

The Maintenance Technician troubleshoots and repairs production machinery and controls, supports safe and reliable equipment operation, completes preventive maintenance and repair work orders in the CMMS, and works with Production Staff and company resources to resolve equipment issues. The position also supports continuous-improvement and safety initiatives and may contact Electrical Engineering for additional troubleshooting support.

This is a third-shift position, 11 p.m.–7:30 a.m. Physical duties include lifting and moving heavy items, working while standing and mobile for extended periods, handling materials, and working in temperature extremes. A $2,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available.

Requirements

• High school, vocational school diploma, or equivalent.
• General experience using electrical test equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, and Meggers.
• Understand basic machine functions and production machinery sequences of operation.
• General experience reading electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical drawings.
• Basic knowledge of NEC, UL 508A, and NFPA 79 codes.
• Knowledge of Lock Out Tag Out safety procedures and Arc Flash and PPE requirements.
• General industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and pneumatic skills, including troubleshooting.
• Time-management and task-prioritization skills; understanding of electrical formulas and mechanical mathematics.
• Knowledge of three-phase industrial wiring and power distribution.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance, wiring, programming, and troubleshooting of AC/DC drives and motors.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC I/O and networking.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with plant personnel, company resources, and vendors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word.
• Experience in root cause analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds to a height of 6 feet.
• Ability to stand and remain mobile for at least 8 continuous hours.
• Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods in temperature extremes.
• Ability to use hands, arms, and legs to handle and transport finished goods.
• Full range of body motion, including twisting, bending, reaching, and squatting, and ability to mount and dismount industrial equipment and vehicles.
• Flexibility to work 40 or more hours per week, weekends as required, and on-call duties.

Nice To Haves

• Technician-level education or training in electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems.
• Basic PLC and drive training.
• More than 2 years of industrial maintenance, electrical systems, and controls experience.
• Plastic process knowledge.
• Motion training with servo drives and motors.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance for plant manufacturing operations.
• Execute preventive maintenance schedules and repair equipment to maintain maximum production rates.
• Maintain an adequate spare parts inventory.
• Troubleshoot and repair machines and controls, including extruders, corrugators, extrusion dies, AC/DC motors and drives, downstream equipment, and chillers.
• Contact suppliers, specify replacement parts and control components, and order them as needed.
• Complete preventive maintenance and repair work orders in the CMMS in a timely manner and ensure compliance.
• Serve as the first responder for machine troubleshooting and contact Electrical Engineering for additional support when needed.
• Work with Production Staff to ensure safe and reliable plant equipment operation.
• Help develop and implement continuous-improvement projects to improve production efficiency and safety.
• Support daily management directives and initiatives.
• Maintain and build job skills through company training programs.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine, high-deductible health plan, and health savings account.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Virtual physical therapy and an employee assistance program.
• 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.
• 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.
• Sign-on bonus of $2,000.
• Relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED