Maintenance Technician - Infiltrator Water Technologies

Infiltrator Water Technologies (IWT) is a market leader within the onsite wastewater treatment industry, Infiltrator manufactures a variety of revolutionary products and innovative, environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional stone and pipe leachfield and concrete septic wastewater system components. IWT is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Drainage Systems (ticker: WMS, NYSE).

The majority of our products are produced almost entirely from recycled resins. Infiltrator’s recycling operation is among the country’s top twenty producers / consumers of recycled resins and among only a few of whom consume 100% of that resin in the finished products produced. Infiltrator operates some of largest molding machines and robotics producing the largest plastic molded parts in the world. IWT has always and continues to compete on innovation; we hold over 200 patents.

NOW HIRING a Maintenance Technician at our Winchester, KY facility that possesses a strong skillset in hydraulics and robotics experience. We have an opening for a 12-hour shift on a 2/2/3 schedule working 7pm-7am.  This position reports directly to our Maintenance Manager along with a shift lead technician.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in plastic injection molding and or hydraulics in a manufacturing setting as a maintenance technician preferred.
• Preferred maintenance background to include hydraulics, electronics, pneumatics, machining, welding, electrical and print reading with service history. Emphasis on hydraulics, hydraulic controls, components, and electronic devices to support injection molding machines.
• Knowledgeable with the use of computers (MS Office Suite), CMMS Software, 5S and Lean methodology preferred.
• High School Diploma Required.
• Associates Degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology or related field preferred.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs.
• Ability to work 12-hour shift on a 2/2/3 schedule from 7pm-7am.

Responsibilities Include:

• Capable of troubleshooting and repairing various machinery, equipment, and facility structures to support the operations of the facility and the production process.
• Troubleshooting includes large hydraulic pumps and valves powered by up to 1000hp motors. Electrical ranges from 115V-480V and air compressors and valves to support molding machines. Hydraulic machine controls, troubleshooting hydraulic systems, and print familiarity keys to success.
• Perform process troubleshooting to assist the production department with processing of quality parts in an injection molding setting. Understand machine controls, HMI interface, fanuc robot teach pendants, and injection molding processes.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on plant equipment according to prescribed schedules and procedures.
• Work on various equipment such as electric drive motors, hydraulic pumps, hydraulic systems, VFD controls, pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, and all safety related aspects to create a safe work environment.
• Provide technical support in and on injection molding machines, auxiliary components, chiller functions, water systems, nitrogen systems, and safety controls to support production.
• Provide leadership and training to technical associates within the facility when necessary.
• Able to assist the department in developing improvement projects in support of a more predictive and preventative maintenance team.
• Capable of performing welding, small fabrication, and designs to correct root cause failures when needed or assigned to drive downtime to acceptable levels.
• Familiarity with the function of hydraulic injection molding machines from OEM vendors such as Engel, Kraus Mafia, Milacron, Arburg and Fanuc robots.
• Ability to read hydraulic schematics, electrical schematics and troubleshoot equipment performance.
• Able to work in a team setting, self-motivated, productive without direct supervision.

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.