Process Technician

Advanced Drainage Systems • Bessemer City, NC

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About The Position

The Process Technician supports manufacturing operations by troubleshooting equipment and process problems to improve shift and plant safety, quality, and productivity. The role requires proficiency with the operation’s production platforms and proactive efforts to improve safe equipment operation, employee skills, processing techniques, and productivity. The Process Technician ensures Line Operators and DSTs complete proper maintenance and assists as needed. The position requires flexibility to work 40 or more hours per week and weekends as required, and reports to the Production Supervisor.

Requirements

• Be fully certified in applicable ADS production platforms.
• Leadership skills.
• Proven electrical, mechanical, and process troubleshooting and repair abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to repeatedly lift 75 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.

Responsibilities

• Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment.
• Support employee training on safety, quality, and integral job functions.
• Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts, or injuries to the Production Supervisor.
• Support the Production Supervisor by following and enforcing ADS policies and procedures.
• Perform daily equipment inspections, emphasizing safety, heater temperatures, backpressures, and processing parameters.
• Troubleshoot process and mechanical problems and perform repairs and adjustments to meet production needs.
• Assist with the Preventive Maintenance program as required.
• Meet ADS and AASHTO quality specifications for products produced.
• Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain the ability to operate various production lines and processes effectively.
• Maintain and build job skills through company training programs.
• Expedite product changeovers efficiently.
• Maintain facility housekeeping.
• Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine, HDHP and HSA, dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed