Machinery Technician

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.; Lithia Springs (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Job summary

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. is seeking a Machinery Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment in our Lithia Springs, GA facility.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, equipment installation, and adherence to safety standards to ensure optimal performance. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, further training in industrial mechanics, and 2–4 years of hands-on industrial experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Trade school or two-year college degree in industrial mechanics.
• 2-4 years of hands-on experience in an industrial setting.
• Formal training in industrial mechanics.
• Specialized training in maintenance crafts highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial machinery and support systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, installation, and repair activities.
• Adhere to safety standards and company guidelines.

Skills

Machinery mechanics

Electrical systems

Electronics

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Plumbing

Pipefitting

PVC solvent welding

Forklift operation

DMV clean record

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school or two-year college degree in industrial mechanics

Formal training in industrial mechanics

Specialized training in maintenance crafts

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Overview

NDS, part of the Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) family of companies, is a leading provider of stormwater, irrigation, and flow management solutions. Since 1972, NDS has helped protect and enhance properties through innovative water management products and trusted customer support. Together with ADS, we are committed to preserving water for future generations while delivering sustainable solutions for residential, commercial, infrastructure, and agricultural applications.

Responsibilities

The Machinery Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial machinery and support systems. This role ensures optimal performance of production equipment through preventive maintenance, installation, and repair activities, while adhering to safety standards and company guidelines.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade school or two-year college degree in industrial mechanics required.
• 2-4 years of hands-on experience in an industrial setting.
• Formal training in industrial mechanics required.
• Specialized training in maintenance crafts highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of industrial machinery mechanics, electricity, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, and pipefitting.
• Skilled in solvent welding of PVC pipe and fittings, metal cutting, welding, brazing, rigging, and safety procedures.
• Qualified to work on electrical systems up to 480 volts per NDS-defined procedures.
• Familiarity with safe operation of hand tools, power tools, and industrial maintenance equipment.
• Certified forklift operator.
• Clean DMV record.

Work Conditions

• Ability to stand, stretch, bend, walk, lift, and transport up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs and silo ladders up to 40 feet.
• Exposure to oils, lubricants, chemicals, cleaning agents, paint, welding fumes, and high noise levels.
• Non-smoking environment.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Standard schedule: 40 hours per week (may include overtime and weekends).

Additional Requirements

• Must provide standard hand tools and toolbox (see attached Tool List).
• Must wear steel-toed protective footwear during all work hours.
• Must wear company-provided eye and hearing protection.
• Must adhere to all company safety rules and proactively protect self, coworkers, and company assets.

Company Benefits

NDS offers excellent benefits options as part of the total compensation package with a suite of options covering Life, Medical, Dental, and Vision as well as a 401k Retirement Plans.

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.