Drain Basin Layout Operator at Advanced Drainage Systems – Findlay, Ohio

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.
Drain Basin Layout Operator

US-OH-Findlay

Job ID: 2026-20323
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Nyloplast
Nyloplast Findlay

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

The Drain Basin Layout Operator is responsible for the input of data by way of scanning an electronic barcode into the Layout machine interface. The Operator must correctly identify the matching drain basin body supplied from the Saw Room to load into the Layout machine. The data must be checked prior to executing the program for operation. The Operator must then properly label each drain basin with the application details as supplied from the sales order. Daily communication regarding department performance with Production Manager is required. Ultimate goal is to produce high quality parts with minimum downtime in the most safe and economical manner. The Drain Basin Layout Operator must be flexible to work 40+ hours per week. The Drain Basin Layout Operator reports directly to the Production Manager.

Job Responsibilities:
The tasks, duties, and responsibilities of the Drain Basin Layout Operator include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain accurate inventory of consumable items with replenishment schedules
• Maintain accurate production records as related to scrapped product
• Ensure safe operations of the Layout machine
• Maintain pace with the production demand and its processes
• Work intimately with the saw room to manage incoming raw material to department
• Proper set up and maintenance of equipment used in the department
• Support Production Manager in daily activities
• Seek increased production efficiency by evaluating possibilities of process flow improvements
• Monitor the quality of products produced and ensure that all corresponding product labels are attached and contain the proper information
• Monitor quality of incoming raw material such that all preceding production processes are capable of being performed with supplied material

Job Skills:

The Drain Basin Layout Operator should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to multi-task between many different functions simultaneously
• Ability to communicate at different levels within the organization
• Mechanically inclined
• Make quick decisions on basin parameters based on prior departmental experience
• Work well under stress and pressure of fast paced production environment
• Able to work in a mechanical environment with hand tools and power tools
• Capable of lifting product up to 40 pounds in an unergonomical environment
• Ability to work at a high rate of quality with very specific attention to detail
• Mathematical skills
• Basic understanding of computers and programs

Educational Requirements:

High School education or equivalent.

Preferred Experience:
Manufacturing experience in a production/shop floor environment o Computer experience with barcode technology

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.

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.