Intern

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

Maintenance Technician Co-Op Position 

Overview 

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact. 

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 flexibility to work 40+ hours per week, weekends as required and fulfill on-call duties for repairs and assistance. Accommodation will be made to attend classes within the Co-Op/Internship program. 

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 will apply and acquire the following skills/knowledge during the tenure of the program with ADS: 

• 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 Requirements 

• General industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing and pneumatic skills including troubleshooting 

Advanced Drainage Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.