Press Operator II

Advanced Drainage Systems • New Miami, OH

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About The Position

A Press Line Operator performs and maintains daily production-line activities, including housekeeping, safety, quality, production efficiency, repair and maintenance, and minimizing downtime. The position requires flexibility to work 40 or more hours per week, varying shifts, and weekends as required. The posting states that a Press Line III Operator reports directly to the shift Production Supervisor.

The operator must meet product quality specifications, operate production lines effectively, achieve production efficiencies, complete shift paperwork, maintain job skills through training, and follow company values and safety practices. The role also includes supporting preventative maintenance and facility housekeeping. Prior manufacturing machine operation or extrusion experience is preferred but not required. Applicants must meet all Press Operator I requirements and pass a drug test and background check.

Requirements

• Meet all Press Operator I requirements.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to use hand tools and saws to scale product for proper fittings.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery, including band saws, safely.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair ability.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, reading, and writing skills.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items repeatedly, up to 75 pounds and to a height of 6 feet.
• Full range of body motion, including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting, and mounting and dismounting industrial equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to use hands, arms, and legs to transport material and finished goods while handling machinery and hand tools daily.
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, stand, and perform physical labor for extended periods.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Must pass a drug test and background check.

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing machine operation or extrusion experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Meet ADS and ASSHTO quality specifications for all products produced.
• Operate various production lines and processes effectively and earn required certifications.
• Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies on all large blow molding lines.
• Complete shift production and reporting paperwork.
• Maintain and build job skills through company training programs and understand and practice ADS Core Values.
• Follow proper PPE requirements and maintain a safe work record and environment.
• Immediately communicate unsafe conditions or injuries to the Production Supervisor.
• Assist with the Preventative Maintenance program as required.
• Maintain facility housekeeping.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans, including telemedicine with the medical plan.
• High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Dental and vision plans.
• Virtual physical therapy and an employee assistance program (EAP).
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.
• Retirement 401(k) 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 (AD&D) insurance.
• Adoption financial reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.
• Paid holidays and vacation days.

What This Job Offers

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