Process Technician

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.

The Process Technician is responsible for supporting the manufacturing operations by helping to troubleshoot equipment and process problems to improve the safety, quality and productivity of the shift/plant. The Process Technician should be proficient with the production platforms of the operation and proactively work to increase the safe operation of equipment, the skills of manufacturing employees and improve processing techniques and productivity. The Process Technician should ensure that proper maintenance is completed by Line Operators and assist as required. This position requires the flexibility to work 40 hours per week and weekends as required. A Process Technician reports to the Production Supervisor.

Key responsibilities include:

• Learn the Inserta Production Processes through hands-on training and experience.
• Maintain ability to operate various production lines and processes effectively.
• Supplement the Inserta Production team when customer demand is high.
• Maintain facility housekeeping.
• Function as an independent contributor and fosters a highly collaborative atmosphere.
• Work with the various teams to develop and deploy processes that help standardize manufacturing practices in the Inserta Manufacturing Area.
• Support new mold press production tooling runs and new mold construction projects, identifying optimization opportunities and overall design improvements.
• Identify productivity improvement opportunities and work with the manufacturing team to implement these opportunities.
• Support production associate training as needed.
• Review the condition of the current manufacturing lines and work with the manufacturing teams to develop and execute equipment/line improvement plans.
• Developing standard operating procedures for key manufacturing processes, as defined.
• Lead systematic problem-solving teams to help identify root causes and permanent corrective actions for the key manufacturing issues.
• Provide formal updates and reviews to senior leadership on key projects, tooling runs, and improvement activities that are being implemented.
• Share lessons learned and best practices amongst the plants that will benefit from this information.
• Drive best practices and continuous improvement through standardized processes.
• Collaborate with various Supply Chain teams to resolve project obstacles or roadblocks.
• Business needs may dictate additional job responsibilities and assignments as needed.

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills
• Solid analytical & systematic problem-solving skills
• Proven electrical, mechanical and process troubleshooting and repair abilities
• Lean Manufacturing
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
• Six Sigma
• Ability to drive a continuous improvement
• Development and roll out of SOPs
• Knowledge of resource management tools
• Resilience and resourcefulness
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Equipment reliability and maintainability
• Basic computer skills

Educational Preferred:

• Minimum: Two Year Technical or Engineering Degree
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or another Technical or Engineering discipline

Preferred Experience:

• Five or more years of manufacturing experience at various levels
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, rubber/plastic extrusion or molding is a plus
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Proven track record of driving continuous improvement with manufacturing teams
• Polymer processing equipment and tooling (extrusion, injection molding, and compression molding)
• Experience with capital planning, project development, and project execution
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Software

Physical Requirements:              

• The employee will lift and move heavy items, which will require the ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds to a height of 3 feet
• The employee will be working specified shifts and always moving around, which will require the ability to stand and be mobile for a minimum of 8 continuous hours
• Facilities 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 extremes
• The employee will be handling materials daily, which requires the ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods
• The Position requires full range of body motion daily including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles

Other Requirements:

• Some travel may be required for this role

Hourly Pay:
$27.00 - $33.00
Individual pay may vary and is determined by work location, shift, and factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. ADS offers competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and competitive medical and retirement benefit programs. Your recruiter can share more specific information on the role and location of which you apply.

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.