Press Operator III in New Miami, Ohio at Advanced Drainage Systems

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.
Press Operator III

US-OH-New Miami

Job ID: 2026-22081
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Manufacturing
Advanced Drainage Systems

Responsibilities

Primary Purpose:

A Press Line Operator is responsible for performing and maintaining the daily activities associated with a production line. This includes housekeeping, safety, quality, maintaining production efficiencies, repair and maintenance and minimizing downtime. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week, varying shifts, and weekends as required. A Press Line III Operator reports directly to the shift Production Supervisor.

Primary Job Responsibilities: (This list may not include all the duties assigned)

• Meet ADS and ASSHTO quality specifications for all products produced
• Must be comfortable with heavy machinery, intricate band saw, and hand tools
• Be able to use hand tools, and saws to scale product for proper fittings
• Maintain ability to operate various production lines and processes effectively; earn certifications
• Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies on all large blow molding lines
• Completion of shift production and reporting paperwork
• Maintain and build job skills through company training programs and understand and practice ADS Core Values
• Physically Able to handle lifting 75lbs and heavy machinery
• Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
• Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, or injuries to the Production Supervisor.
• Assist with Preventative Maintenance program as required
• Maintain facility housekeeping
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job skills:

• Previous manufacturing machine operation, or extrusion experience preferred, not required
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair ability
• Ability to operate hand tools
• Ability to operate heavy machinery, i.e. band saws in a safe manner
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, reading and writing skills
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Prerequisite: meet all press operator II requirements

Physical requirements:

• Must be able left and move heavy items repeatedly up to 75 lbs and height of 6 ft.
• This 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.
• This position is handling machinery and hand tools daily, which requires the ability to use hands, arms and legs to transport material and finished goods.
• Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, stand and perform physical labor for extended periods of time
• Must be able to perform work in extreme weather conditions and temperature extremes
• Must pass Drug test, Background check.

Equipment / Tools:

• Hand tools, band saws
• Manufacturing tools

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits program including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays/ Vacation Days
• And much more

Leadership Competencies
EEO Statement

..EEO StatementADS 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.