Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
Provides innovative drainage solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Maintenance Tech 1 Plant
Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on manufacturing equipment and support production.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Maintenance Technician performs preventive and reactive maintenance for plant manufacturing operations, executing planned maintenance schedules, repairing equipment to maintain maximum production rates, and managing a spare‑parts inventory. The role requires flexibility to work 40+ hours per week, weekends as needed, and on‑call availability for urgent repairs, while collaborating closely with production staff and supporting continuous‑improvement initiatives. • Troubleshoot and repair machines and controls (extruders, corrugators, dies, motors, drives, chillers, etc.) • Order replacement parts and control components from suppliers as needed • Complete preventive maintenance and repair work orders promptly in the CMMS • Act as first responder for machine issues and coordinate with Electrical Engineering when required • Collaborate with production staff to ensure safe, reliable equipment operation • Support continuous‑improvement projects to enhance production efficiency and safety • Assist with daily management directives and initiatives • Read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical drawings • Troubleshoot industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and pneumatic systems
Key Responsibilities
- ▸machine troubleshoot
- ▸preventive maintenance
- ▸spare parts
- ▸cmms orders
- ▸first responder
- ▸continuous improvement
What You Bring
• Proficient with electrical test equipment (voltmeter, ammeter, megger, etc.) • Knowledge of NEC, UL508A, NFPA 79 codes and lockout/tagout safety procedures • Understand three‑phase wiring, power distribution, and AC/DC drives and motors • Diagnose PLC I/O, networking issues, and perform servo drive and motor motion training • Strong time‑management, task prioritization, and interpersonal communication skills • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) • Experience with root‑cause analysis and problem solving • High school or vocational diploma required; technical training in electrical, hydraulics, pneumatic preferred • Basic PLC and drive training preferred • Minimum 2 years industrial maintenance, electrical systems and controls experience; plastic process knowledge a plus • Ability to repeatedly lift 50 lb to a height of 6 ft • Stand and be mobile for at least 8 continuous hours; work in temperature extremes • Perform full range of body motions (twist, bend, reach, squat) and mount/dismount equipment
Requirements
- ▸electrical testing
- ▸plc
- ▸nec
- ▸ul508a
- ▸lockout/tagout
- ▸microsoft office
Benefits
ADS offers a comprehensive benefits package—including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and various wellness programs—alongside a commitment to an inclusive and creative work environment that encourages growth, innovation, and employee well‑being. • Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, telemedicine, HDHP/HSA, EAP, virtual physical therapy • 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, FSA, disability, life insurance, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, identity theft protection (100% paid by ADS)
Work Environment
Onsite