Drain Basin Gluing Operator

Location

Findlay, OH | United States

Job description

At ADS, no idea is off limits, and we celebrate creativity and bold moves.  For more than 50 years ADS has been manufacturing a variety of innovative and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional materials. Headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio, we are a multi-billion dollar stormwater management company, manufacturing pipe and ancillary products. What does that mean? When it storms, we capture rain with our drain basins, convey it with pipe, store it using chambers and finally treat it with our water quality products, before safely returning water back to the environment. We handle, what we call, the entire lifecycle of a raindrop. Our products help prevent flooding, which increases quality of life for people living in large cities, suburbs, and rural towns. We also believe in creating a circular economy and are the largest plastic recycling company in North America. We use plastic shampoo and detergent bottles to create pipe, diverting over 500 million pounds of plastic from landfills every year. ADS operates a global network of over 60 manufacturing plants and 30 distribution centers. 

We have amazing stories to tell, and we need your help getting our story out there. To learn more about ADS, please visit our website at 

The Drain Basin Gluer is responsible for the application of gluing components into the drain basin body. The Gluer will use a two part gluing application consisting of a primer and glue in order to properly attach components into a drain basin with the final product being a permanent solid connection between the body and its components. The Drain Basin Gluer must be able to properly identify components used in the gluing department both by size and description. The Drain Basin Gluer must be flexible to work 40+ hours per week. The Drain Basin Gluer reports directly to the Production Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

The tasks, duties, and responsibilities of the Drain Basin Gluer include, but are not limited to:

• Report any shortages of consumable items to the Production Manager in order to maintain the continues flow of production
• Properly identify and install branch components and cap component to the drain basin body utilizing the tools available in the department
• Check all basin labels for accurate data that represents the details of what the finished product specifications call for
• Organization of the department should be maintained to prevent clutter and amassing of unused product components
• Monitor the quality of finished products produced to meet the standards of quality as established by Quality Manager.
• Organize work efforts such that first in first out method of production is essential

Job Skills:

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

• Knowledge of inventory drain basin components used in final assembly of a drain basin
• Ability to communicate at different levels within the organization
• Ability to lift product up to 40 pounds
• Ability to withstanding the intense stamina required to install branch components into a drain basin
• Work well under stress and pressure of a fast paced production environment
• Work in an environment where daily output is a key measurable in job performance
• Able to start and finish detailed projects with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail and quality
• Mathematical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Educational Requirements:

• High School education or equivalent.

Preferred Experience:

• Manufacturing experience in a production/shop floor environment
• Work in a physical demanding role

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift a maximum of 100 lbs repeatedly throughout the day. .
• Position requires full range of body motion including lifting, twisting, bending, reaching, pulling and pushing plus ability to mount and dismount industrial equipment
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to use hands and legs to physically handle awkward and slick pieces of PVC pipe
• Ability to perform labor in extreme temperatures and temperature changes for long periods of time
• Ability to withstand strong odor from glue and primmer

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.

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