Maintenance Tech 3 Plant

Advanced Drainage Systems•Findlay, OH

About The Position

The Maintenance Tech 3 Plant performs preventive and reactive maintenance required for plant manufacturing operations. The role focuses on executing preventive maintenance schedules, repairing equipment to maintain maximum production rates, and maintaining an adequate inventory of spare parts. The position requires flexibility to work 40 or more hours per week, weekends as required, and on-call duties for repairs and assistance. The technician troubleshoots and repairs production machinery and controls, completes preventive maintenance and repair work orders in the CMMS, and serves as the first responder to machine problems. The role works with production staff, vendors, suppliers, and company resources to support safe and reliable equipment operation, and contributes to continuous improvement and safety initiatives.

Requirements

High school or vocational school diploma or equivalent.
More than five years of industrial maintenance, electrical systems, and controls experience is listed as preferred experience.
Proficiency with electrical test equipment, including voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, and Meggers.
Understanding of basic machine functions and production machinery sequences of operation.
Ability to read electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical drawings.
Knowledge of NEC, UL 508A, and NFPA 79 codes.
Knowledge of lockout/tagout safety procedures and arc flash and PPE requirements.
Advanced industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and pneumatic skills, including troubleshooting.
Leadership, time-management, and task-prioritization skills.
Proficiency in electrical formulas and mechanical math.
Knowledge of three-phase industrial wiring and power distribution.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance, wiring, programming, and troubleshooting on AC and 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; stand and remain mobile for at least eight continuous hours; perform physical labor for extended periods in temperature extremes; handle and transport finished goods; and regularly twist, bend, reach, squat, and mount or dismount industrial equipment and vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Technician-level education or training in electrical, hydraulics, or pneumatics.
Basic PLC and drive training.
Plastic process knowledge.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair machines and controls, including extruders, corrugators, extrusion dies, AC/DC motors and drives, downstream equipment, and chillers.
Maintain and build job skills through company training programs.
Contact suppliers, specify replacement parts and control components, and order them as needed.
Complete preventive maintenance and repair work orders promptly in the CMMS and ensure compliance.
Serve as the first responder for machine troubleshooting and contact Electrical Engineering when additional support is needed.
Support Daily Management directives and initiatives.
Help develop and implement continuous improvement projects to improve production efficiency and safety.
Work with production staff to ensure safe and reliable operation of plant equipment.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine with a medical plan, a high-deductible health plan and health savings account, dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy, an 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.
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.