Machine Repair Specialist - Advanced Drainage Systems

At ADS, no idea is off limits, and we celebrate creativity and bold moves.  For more than 50 years ADS has been manufacturing a variety of innovative and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional materials.  Headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio, we are a multi-billion dollar stormwater management company, manufacturing pipe and ancillary products. What does that mean? When it storms, we capture rain with our drain basins, convey it with pipe, store it using chambers and finally treat it with our water quality products, before safely returning water back to the environment. We handle, what we call, the entire lifecycle of a raindrop. Our products help prevent flooding, which increases quality of life for people living in large cities, suburbs, and rural towns. We also believe in creating a circular economy and are the largest plastic recycling company in North America. We use plastic shampoo and detergent bottles to create pipe, diverting over 500 million pounds of plastic from landfills every year. ADS operates a global network of over 60 manufacturing plants and 30 distribution centers. 

We have amazing stories to tell, and we need your help getting our story out there. To learn more about ADS, please visit our website at www.adspipe.com.

Applies a high level of technical skills in the areas of machine building, repair, and troubleshooting. Guides and directs the efforts of less experienced coworkers by applying a mastery of technical skills and knowledge. The specific duties and tasks required of this position reflect substantial variety and complexity. Also serves as a resource to others in the resolution of complex technical issues.

Primary Job Responsibilites:

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Possesses and applies a mastery of knowledge of the machinery repair trade, including machining, fabrication and welding, mechanical, electrical, and production process techniques.
• Acts as a primary lead technician on machinery and tooling repair projects. Assigns and directs work activities of technicians with no direct supervisory responsibilities for hiring, firing, disciplinary actions, or compensation.
• Possesses and applies an intermediate level of engineering theory to assist in troubleshooting and solving production equipment design problems.
• Designs, or assists in development of designs, for improvements to equipment for the purpose of increased reliability and enhanced functionality.
• Completes all job tasks in accordance with established company safety policy and governmental codes and procedures as defined by NEC, OSHA, JIC, etc.
• Inspects components from outside vendors to ensure conformance to engineering drawings, standards, and specifications.

Job Skills:

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

• Ability to plan, lay-out, and build machinery and tooling assemblies from engineering specifications, drawings, and sketches using a high degree of precision.
• Able to properly interpret precision measurement devices such as OD and ID micrometers, depth micrometers, dial calipers, and scales.
• Capable of precision alignment of machinery to insure proper operation.
• Ability to determine and calculate appropriate tolerances for shaft clearances, bearing fits, etc.
• Produces parts according to engineering drawings using machining equipment such as lathes, mills, grinders, and drill presses.
• Capable of hand machining procedures such as drilling, tapping, reaming, and polishing.

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Experience:

• 9 Years Minimum

Physical Requirements:

• Employee will be required to operate and supervise employees operating machinery and must possess a valid driver’s license.

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.