Join Dura-Line, an Orbia business, in leading the charge for global connectivity! As the premier manufacturer of plastic conduit pipes, we create pathways that connect people and information worldwide in various markets. Every part of the manufacturing process is monitored with environmentally friendly sustainable efforts in mind. Quality, sustainability, and safety are paramount values at Dura-Line. Be part of our mission to Advance Life Around the World.
We are hiring a Lead Tape Operator in our Elyria, Ohio (Sugar) Facility
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 3pm-11:15pm
What We Offer:
The Lead Tape Operator is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of tape-producing machinery, helping ensure high-quality product from the beginning of the weaving process through completion on the reel. This role assists Tape Associates, supports training of team members, helps troubleshoot equipment and production issues, and may step in to support supervisor responsibilities as needed.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Set up, operate, and monitor looms, printers, and related tape-producing equipment to maintain safe, continuous, and efficient production.
Monitor operating parameters and make necessary adjustments to looms, printers, or production equipment to support quality and output expectations.
Ensure tape is marked with the proper print line and verify print quality, measurement markings, product appearance, and other quality requirements.
Check and verify proper weaving of weft and lockstitch into the product, and monitor applicable fluid or lube levels.
Load and maintain the required amount of raw materials on reels and demonstrate working knowledge of commonly used yarn types and applications.
Assist Tape Associates, train new team members, and provide guidance on equipment use, work instructions, safety expectations, and quality standards.
Perform minor equipment maintenance, troubleshoot production issues, and report unsafe conditions or broken equipment to the supervisor or management team.
Document shift activity, downtime, production numbers, quality checks, and other required production information accurately and timely.
Support inner-plant truck pulling, packaging, reel building, and other production activities needed to ensure product availability for the next shift.
Actively participate in all plant activities including cleaning, training, safety, continuous improvement, 5S etc.
EXPERIENCE & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to speak, read and write English fluently, Bilingual is a Plus!
At least 2 years of equipment/machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment
Physical requirements:
Stand and walk long distances on the plant floor for 8 to 12 hours on a shift.
Occasional climbing, reaching, squatting and bending to operate and fix equipment
Work in an environment that may be exposed to external elements (hot and cold temperatures) and occasional loud noises.
Capable of wearing required PPE (eyes, ears, feet, etc) for entire shift.
Able to lift and carry, push/pull up to 50lbs multiple times per shift
“The compensation for this position is typically $49,000-$90,500/yr The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to jobrelated knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. The compensation package may also include short and long-term incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, parental leave, short- and long-term disability leave, and an employee assistance program. At Orbia, we are committed to taking care of our employees and believe in providing comprehensive support so you can thrive at work and home.”
For immediate consideration please apply online at www.dura-line.com
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All employees are subject to pre-employment Background Check and Drug Screening and employment is contingent upon successful clearance of both. Dura-Line is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the federal E-Verify program to verify the work eligibility of all new hires.
Dura-Line will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Orbia is a company driven by a shared purpose: to advance life around the world. Orbia operates in the Polymer Solutions (Vestolit and Alphagary), Building & Infrastructure (Wavin), Precision Agriculture (Netafim), Connectivity Solutions (Dura-Line) and Fluor & Energy Materials sectors. The five Orbia business groups have a collective focus on ensuring food and water security, expanding information access and connectivity and advancing decarbonization and the energy transition with basic and advanced materials, specialty products and innovative solutions. Orbia has a global team of over 23,000 employees, commercial activities in more than 100 countries and operations in over 50, with a strong U.S. manufacturing presence and headquarters in Boston, Mexico City, Amsterdam and Tel Aviv.
