Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Maintenance Tech 1 Plant Job Locations US-TX-Yoakum Posted Date 6 hours ago(10/23/2024 2:52 PM) Job ID 2024-18585 Category Manufacturing Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Summary:

Performs the preventive and reactive maintenance duties required for the manufacturing operations of the plant. Priorities of the Maintenance Technician include the execution of PM schedules, repair of any equipment that is needed to maintain maximum production rates and maintenance of an adequate spare parts inventory. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week, weekends as required and fulfill on-call duties for repairs and assistance.

 

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

Troubleshoot and perform repairs on machines and their controls (extruders, corrugators, extrusion die, DC /AC motor & drives, downstream equipment, chillers & etc.…).Maintain and build job skills through company training programs. Contact, specify, and order replacement parts & control components from supplier as needed.Effectively contribute to CMMS performance through timely PM & Repair Work Order completion while ensuring compliance. 1st responder to troubleshooting machine problems, contact Electrical Engineering if additional support is needed.Work with Production Staff to ensure the safe and reliable operation of plant equipment. Help develop and implement Continuous Improvement projects to improve production efficiencies and Safety.Support Daily Management directives and initiatives.

Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

General experience using Electrical Test equipment: Voltmeter, Ammeter, ohm meter, Megger & etc.…Understanding basic machine function and Sequence of Operations of production machinery.General experienced in reading Electrical, pneumatics and mechanical drawings.Basic knowledge of NEC, UL508A and NFPA 79 codes.Lock Out Tag Out Safety procedures.Arc Flash and PPE RequirementsGeneral industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing and pneumatic skills including troubleshootingStrong ability with time management and task prioritization skills o Understanding of electrical formulas and mechanical math.Knowledge of 3 Phase Industrial wiring and power distributionAC & DC Drive / Motor PMs, wiring, programming & troubleshooting.Troubleshoot PLC I/O and networking.Motion Training with Servo Drives and Motors.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and communicate to other plant personnel as well as company resources and vendorsProficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and WordExperience in Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving

Educational Requirements:

High School / Vocational School Diploma or Equivalent - RequiredTechnician level - Electrical, hydraulics, pneumatic - Preferred Basic PLC and Drive training - Preferred

 

Preferred Experience:

+2 years Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Systems and ControlsPlastic process knowledge.

 

Physical Requirements:

The employee will lift and move heavy items, which will require the ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds to a height of 6 feetThe employees will be working specified shifts, and moving around at all times which will require the ability to stand and be mobile for a minimum of 8 continuous hoursFacilities can be extremely hot or cold at times, so the employee must have the ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in temperature extremesThe employee will be handling materials daily, which requires the ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goodsThe Position requires full range of body motion, on a daily basis, including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles

 

EEO Statement

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.