Lead Line Operator

Orbia•Gainesville, TX

42d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Dura-Line, an Orbia business is hiring for a Lead Operator to join our Gainesville, TX Team. At Dura-Line we create solutions that better connect people and information across the globe. Your work with us will help reinvent the future of cities and homes, link communities to data infrastructure, expand access to health and wellness, and create critical human connections between families and friends. Job Description Dura-Line is seeking a Lead Operator to Assist the Extrusion Supervisor in monitoring HDPE production processes, equipment, and personnel to ensure maximum efficiency and quality. This position is a full-time position, on-site at our extrusion plant located at: 2406 I-35 Frontage Road Gainesville, TX 76240

Requirements

Reading, writing, and mathematical competency testing required
Minimum 1 - 3 years progressive experience with HDPE processes; supervisory or lead experience preferred
Good mechanical skills
Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others
Must have good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and multitask
Computer proficiency
Prior systems and continuous improvement orientation
High School diploma or GED required.
Ability to verbally communicate, read and write in the English language.
Ability to perform basic math; add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Able to use measuring equipment such as calipers and micrometers.
Your commitment to being a reliable and punctual team player. (Attendance on scheduled workdays is a must!).
Your commitment to wearing gloves, eye protection, and steel toe boots always, and dust mask, earplugs, hard hats, and face shields as necessary.
Maintain a safe, neat, and orderly workspace.
Your ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance, as well as the ability to push and pull pipe coils.
Your ability to work most of the time indoors on the plant floor, with heat, dust, and noise and work some of the time outdoors in any weather condition.
Your ability to remain in a stationary, standing position 80-100% of the time. Must be able to squat, bend, or stoop as much as 25% of the time on some days.

Nice To Haves

1-year extrusion or manufacturing experience preferred.
Knowledge of PLC controlled & integrated equipment is preferred.
Demonstrated problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

Assist Extrusion Supervisor in providing supervision, direction, and hands-on involvement to staff
Assist in communicating standards for process time, settings, and other specifications for optimum output and quality conditions
Provide tracking and feedback on results to staff and Extrusion Supervisor
Assist in performing ongoing checks of equipment, materials, and product. Recommends or takes action as required.
Complete production work as needed, including running a production line
Assist production staff with troubleshooting and resolving processing problems
Train operators on equipment usage, procedures, and adjustments
Follow and enforce safety and other company policies and procedures
Assist with selection of auxiliary equipment used in production
Perform work on special projects as needed

Benefits

Competitive starting hourly wage of $22.00 per hour
Flexible to cover vacation and sick time
The Schedule is: Work HALF of the month, having every other weekend as a 3-day weekend! (12-Hour, 2-2-3 schedule)
Night Shift Hours 7:45 p.m. to 8:00a.m.
Night Shift receives an additional $3.00/hr shift diff.)
Day Shift Hours 7:45 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Quarterly Performance Bonus (depending on plant performance).
IMMEDIATE Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription benefits on the first day.
6% 401(k) match with an additional 3% contribution by Dura-Line. Did I mention that you are FULLY VESTED on day 1 also?
100% Employer Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Volunteer Time.
Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of service (up to $5,000 for undergraduate programs and up to $7,500 for graduate programs).
ENDLESS professional growth potential with our GLOBAL family of Orbia companies.
BRING A FRIEND! Employee Referral Bonus of $1,500 for your referrals that join us after your date of hire.