Lead Line Operator- Night Rotation

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Company: Dura-Line, an Orbia Business 

Position Type: Full-Time 

Work Hours: 12-hour Rotating Night Shift, 7:00PM – 7:15AM 

Pay: $23.50-25.00/hr

Job Overview: 

The Lead Line Operator is responsible for assisting the Production Supervisor in monitoring the production processes, equipment, and personnel

to ensure maximum safety, efficiency, and quality.  

Responsibilities: 

• Monitor extruder operating parameters and multiple pieces of equipment to ensure quality production and minimize unplanned stops. 

• Monitor the production processes, equipment, and personnel to ensure maximum safety, efficiency, and quality.     

• Communicate standards for process time, settings, and specifications, providing supervision, direction, and hands-on involvement to staff. 

• Train and mentor line operators on equipment usage and procedures, emphasizing safety and adherence to company policies.

• Cover shift operations in supervisor absence. 

• Read and understand production SOPs, recording necessary data and adjustments based on findings. 

• Assist in communicating standards for process time, settings, and other specifications for optimum output and quality conditions. 

• Assist in performing ongoing checks of equipment, materials, and product quality.  

• Follow safety procedures, report unsafe conditions, and prioritize safety in all operations. 

Skills and Qualifications: 

• Minimum 1-year experience as a Line Operator in plastic extrusion manufacturing, with experience in machine set-up, change-overs and operations. 

• Strong mechanical skills, with experience in machine trouble-shooting and problem-solving.

• Familiarity with standards for process times, parameter settings, machine specifications and data reporting.

• Supervisory or team lead experience preferred. 

• Proficient in reading, writing, and mathematics, with working knowledge and experience in Excel and Word (SAP desirable). 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to lead and achieve results through others. 

• Familiarity with systems and continuous improvement orientation preferred.

• Proven history of good attendance. 

What We Offer: 

• Competitive salary with opportunities for growth. 

• Comprehensive benefits package. 

• Positive work culture with a focus on collaboration and career development. 

The compensation range for this position is $23.50 - $25.00/hour, with $2.00/hour Shift Premium. Pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.  The compensation package may include short-term incentive compensation (SSIP) 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.

How to Apply: 

Thank you for your interest in joining the Dura-Line team. We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates ready to take their career to the next level. 

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)