Press Operator II

Advanced Drainage Systems • St. Clair Township, OH

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About The Position

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

The operator must meet quality specifications, operate production lines and equipment safely and effectively, complete shift production paperwork, and participate in training and preventive maintenance. The position involves regular physical work, including handling heavy items and machinery, and working in extreme weather and temperature conditions. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with meeting all Press Operator I requirements.

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.
• Ability to perform twisting, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, standing, and physical labor for extended periods, and to mount and dismount industrial equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to use hands, arms, and legs to transport material and finished goods.
• 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; 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.
• Comply with PPE requirements and maintain a safe working 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
• Telemedicine with 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
• Paid holidays and vacation days

What This Job Offers

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