Mold Technician
Advanced Drainage Systems · Lithia Springs, GA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Advanced Drainage Systems (industrial) in Lithia Springs, GA. Since 1972, NDS has helped protect and enhance properties through innovative water management products and trusted customer support.
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$95k.
Median of the low and high ends of 67 live postings that list pay, out of 1081 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 13 other live manufacturing postings in Georgia.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 50%
- Machining 50%
- CNC 43%
- EHS / safety 29%
- Welding 21%
- Tooling 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Advanced Drainage Systems
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Full description from Advanced Drainage SystemsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Operate and do maintenance checks on forklift.
- ◆Bring in molds for repair and move them out when done.
- ◆Identify change-over parts and perform change-over on molds.
- ◆Identify and replace defective mold parts.
- ◆Troubleshoot and repair mold cooling systems.
- ◆Use hand and power tools properly and safely.
- ◆Clean, polish and lubricate molds on bench.
- ◆Perform other related jobs as assigned.
Position
Requirements
- ✓Must be able to read and write.
- ✓Write up reports.
- ✓Basic mathematics skills and mechanical aptitude.
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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.
Work Conditions
- •No unusual working conditions exist for this position.
Company Benefits
EEO Statement