Maintenance Tech 2 Plant

Advanced Drainage Systems; Shippenville (Clarion County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Drainage Systems is hiring a Maintenance Technician II for our shippenville plant. You will perform preventive and reactive maintenance on production equipment, execute PM schedules, and repair machinery to maximize uptime.

The role requires hands-on electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic knowledge, along with PLC troubleshooting. You will support daily management, participate in CI projects, and help maintain a safe, efficient plant environment.

Qualifications

• High School or vocational diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds to 6 feet.
• 2+ years industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic knowledge preferred.
• Basic PLC and drive training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance for plant manufacturing operations.
• Execute PM schedules, repair equipment, maintain spare parts inventory.
• Troubleshoot and repair machines and controls (extruders, drives, chillers, etc.).
• Contribute to CMMS performance and timely work orders.
• Support daily management directives and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure safe and reliable operation of plant equipment.

Skills

Electrical tests tools

Reading drawings

Lock Out Tag Out

Pneumatics & Hydraulics

PLC I/O Troubleshooting

3-Phase wiring

Motor & Drive PMs

Problem solving / RCA

Education

High School / Vocational Diploma

Job description

Advanced Drainage Systems

EEO Statement

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.

Maintenance Tech 2 Plant

US-PA-Shippenville

Job ID: 2026-21428

Type: Regular Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Recycling

Advanced Drainage Systems

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

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician II to join our team! In this role, you will perform preventive and reactive maintenance duties required for the manufacturing operations of the plant. Your priorities will include executing PM schedules, repairing equipment to maintain maximum production rates, and maintaining an adequate spare parts inventory. If you are passionate about maintenance and sustainability, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• 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 suppliers as needed.
• Effectively contribute to CMMS performance through timely PM & Repair Work Order completion while ensuring compliance.
• First responder to troubleshooting machine problems; contact Electrical Engineering if additional support is needed.
• Support Daily Management directives and initiatives.
• Help develop and implement Continuous Improvement projects to improve production efficiencies and safety.
• Work with Production Staff to ensure the safe and reliable operation of plant equipment.

Qualifications

• High School / Vocational School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds to a height of 6 feet.
• Ability to stand and be mobile for a minimum of 8 continuous hours.
• Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in temperature extremes.
• Ability to handle materials daily using hands, arms, and legs.
• Full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting, and mounting/dismounting industrial equipment and vehicles.
• Technician level - Electrical, hydraulics, pneumatic preferred.
• Basic PLC and Drive training preferred.
• +2 years Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Systems and Controls preferred.
• Plastic process knowledge preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Experience using Electrical Test equipment: Voltmeter, Ammeter, ohm meter, Megger, etc.
• Understanding basic machine function and Sequence of Operations of production machinery.
• Experienced in reading Electrical, pneumatics and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of NEC, UL508A and NFPA 79 codes.
• Lock Out Tag Out Safety procedures.
• Arc Flash and PPE Requirements.
• Strong industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing and pneumatic skills including troubleshooting.
• Strong leadership ability with time management and task prioritization skills.
• Strong in electrical formulas and mechanical math.
• Knowledge of 3 Phase Industrial wiring and power distribution.
• AC & 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 vendors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word.
• Experience in Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving.

Leadership Competencies

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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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