Lead Operator

Orbia•Elyria, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Dura-Line, an Orbia Connectivity Solutions business, is hiring a Lead Operator at its Elyria Garden Street location. The role supports conduit manufacturing by helping ensure finished products meet specifications and packaging requirements, coordinating reel winding with team members, assisting the Line Operator during start-ups, and supporting cutting, tie-offs, and reel changes. The position also includes inventory paperwork, equipment and safety reporting, and participation in training and continuous improvement activities. This is a day-shift position on a rotating 12-hour schedule: 6 a.m.–6 p.m. Employees work Monday and Tuesday, are off Wednesday and Thursday, work Friday through Sunday, then are off Monday and Tuesday, work Wednesday and Thursday, and are off Friday through Sunday before the cycle repeats. The posting says employees work 15 days per month and have every other weekend as a three-day weekend. Pay starts at $27 per hour, with a possible quarterly bonus of up to 5% of earnings. A sign-on bonus totals $1,500, paid as $500 after 90 days and $1,000 after 180 days. Pay is biweekly; the posting lists 84 hours per pay period, including 76 regular hours and 9 overtime hours.

Requirements

Basic math and measurement skills.
Reading comprehension skills.
Around one year of equipment or machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to move around obstacles and wear required personal protective equipment.
Ability to stand and walk for 8–12 hours.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb, reach, squat, and bend.
Ability to work in environments with temperature variation and noise.

Responsibilities

Use tools and measuring devices to verify that finished products meet specifications and identify abnormalities.
Coordinate with team members to ensure orders are wound correctly onto reels and wraps are neat.
Cut, tie off, and cap conduit when reels or cable are complete.
Monitor printing and footage and make corrections as needed.
Check products and packaging against requirements.
Complete paperwork for inventory transactions.
Assist the Line Operator during start-ups and support operators with cutting, tie-offs, and reel changes.
Participate in training, safety, and continuous improvement activities.
Report unsafe conditions and broken equipment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one.
401(k) plan with up to a 6% company match and an automatic 3% company contribution.
Quarterly performance bonuses, referral bonuses, sign-on bonus, and other possible rewards.
Paid PTO, sick time, and parental leave.
Company-paid insurance coverage.
Career growth and wellness support.
Tuition, fitness, safety boots, and safety glasses reimbursement.
Paid company holidays and paid vacation time.
Short- and long-term disability leave.
Employee assistance program.