Downstream Technician

Description

The Plastic Manufacturing Technician is responsible for packaging, labeling, and visual quality inspection of all products on their production line. They also assist line operators with start‑ups, shutdowns, and tooling changeovers, working closely to meet established production goals. This role requires flexibility to work 40+ hours per week, including weekends as needed.

Key duties include embracing a safety culture, conducting final visual inspections, labeling finished goods, and tracking unit quantities to ensure efficiency. The technician follows standard operating procedures to package pipe, consistently uses personal protective equipment, and assists with equipment set‑up and tooling changes. Continuous improvement of line processes and facility housekeeping is expected, along with staying current on pipe specifications and packaging requirements. ADS supports career development through company training programs.

• Package, label, and perform final visual inspections of manufactured pipe.
• Assist line operators with equipment start‑ups, shutdowns, and tooling changeovers.
• Track production output to ensure efficiency and meet goals.
• Follow SOPs and consistently use PPE to maintain safety.
• Continuously improve line processes and facility housekeeping.

Requirements

The position demands self‑motivation, independence, energy, dependability, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment. Basic mathematical skills, a team‑oriented attitude, and the capacity to quickly learn new skills are essential. Prior industrial or manufacturing experience is preferred.

Physical requirements include the ability to perform extended periods of labor in fluctuating temperatures, using the full range of body motion—twisting, bending, reaching, squatting, and mounting/dismounting equipment. The employee must stand and remain mobile throughout an 8‑12‑hour shift and handle and transport finished goods.

• Self‑motivated, dependable, and able to work independently and in a team.
• Strong basic math skills and ability to quickly learn new tasks.
• Preferred: prior industrial or manufacturing experience.
• Physical ability to stand, move, and lift for 8‑12 hour shifts in varying temperatures.
• Full range of motion required: twisting, bending, squatting, reaching, mounting equipment.

Benefits

ADS offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, paid holidays and vacation, and a stock purchase plan. Additional benefits feature tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, parental leave, employee assistance programs, and various voluntary coverage options.

• Pursue training opportunities to develop job skills and earning potential.
• Competitive salary with medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match.
• Paid holidays, vacation, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, and flexible spending accounts.
• Additional voluntary benefits: life/disability insurance, parental leave, employee assistance program.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance