Technician Plant Quality Lab

Advanced Drainage Systems • St. Clair Township, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Quality Lab Technician is responsible for laboratory quality evaluations of pipe and for implementing quality methods and protocols in accordance with ADS, industry standards, and customer requirements at a specific plant. The role requires leadership and close collaboration with the plant management team. The technician reports directly to the Plant Manager for day-to-day plant responsibilities, and the Plant Manager conducts the annual review. The position may require working 40 or more hours per week, weekends as needed, and various shifts.

Requirements

• At least a two-year associate degree.
• Leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Mathematics skills.
• Intermediate computer skills, including the MS Office Suite.
• Proven facilitation and team-building skills.
• Mechanical and process aptitude.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of related manufacturing or quality experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement and provide training on company, AASHTO, ASTM, and CSA quality standards.
• Review products from all lines and inventory daily, and coordinate follow-up with the plant manager and production manager.
• Monitor employee handling of products, including prevention of damage and proper storage.
• Facilitate DST/LO certifications and administer the quality portions of training certifications.
• Maintain schedules and ensure proper calibration of quality measurement instruments.
• Monitor incoming resin sampling procedures for compliance with requirements.
• Monitor the retain sample program, review correlation issues with the LO, and issue corrective actions as necessary.
• Administer Training Academy courses.
• Communicate with Central Labs and resource personnel about quality-related issues.
• Ensure Wired Plant compliance through training and follow-up, and document persistent issues for the plant management team.
• Conduct monthly quality training for Line Operators, DSTs, Loaders, and Material Handlers.
• Monitor inspections of resale products to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Generate certification and compliance letters as required.
• Respond to field complaints and visit customer locations.
• Understand and practice ADS Core Values.
• Evaluate complaint samples when received.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans.
• Telemedicine with a medical plan.
• High-Deductible Health Plan and Health Savings Account.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Virtual physical therapy.
• 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.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Adoption financial reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.
• Benefits are 100% paid by ADS.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree