Lead Tape Operator- 3rd Shift
Lead safe, efficient tape production at Dura-Line, train and support operators, troubleshoot equipment, and grow your career with strong benefits and advancement opportunities.
Dura-Line is hiring for a 3rd Shift Lead Tape Operator in Elyria, OH at our Sugar Lane location.
SCHEDULE: Sunday-Thursday 11:00pm-7:15am.
About the Role: 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.
About Orbia Connectivity Solutions Dura-Line:
Join Dura‑Line, an Orbia Connectivity Solutions business, where we create solutions that connect people and information across the globe. As a leading global manufacturer of conduit products and accessories, Dura‑Line creates the pathways that power connectivity across a wide range of markets worldwide. Quality, safety, and sustainability are at the core of everything we do, with environmentally responsible practices embedded throughout our manufacturing processes. Be part of our shared mission with Orbia to Advance Life Around the World.
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.
Requirements:
Basic math/measurement & reading comprehension skills
Around 2 years of equipment or machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment.
Physical requirements include standing and walking for 8–12 hours, climbing, reaching, squatting, and bending; working in weather and noisy environments; wearing required PPE; and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to move around obstacles and wear required PPE.
Ability to stand and walk for 8-12 hours.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
Ability to climb, reach, squat, and bend.
Ability to work in environments with temperature variation and noise.
Perks of Joining Our Team
✅ Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Benefits Starting Day One!!
✅ Strong 401(k): up to 6% company match, + automatic 3% company contribution
✅ Quarterly Performance, Referral Bonus, Sign On Bonus, and/or other rewards if appliable!!
✅ Generous Paid PTO, Sick Time & Parental Leave!!
✅ Company-Paid Insurance Coverage!!
✅ Career Growth & Wellness Support!!
✅ Tuition, Fitness, Safety Boots & Safety Glasses Reimbursement!!
Our Offer:
The compensation range for this position is $$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 job-related 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, USA 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, parental leave, short- and long-term disability leave, education reimbursement, 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.
JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM TODAY!
As part of Orbia Connectivity Solutions, Dura-Line offers an exciting work environment and career opportunities in a continuously growing company. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our global customer base.
Acquisition based on this vacancy is not appreciated and unsolicited applications from third parties will not be accepted.
All employees are subject to pre-employment Background Check and Drug Screening, and employment is contingent upon successful clearance of both.
Orbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
- Division
- Orbia Connectivity Solutions Dura-Line
- Department
- Operations
- Role
- Lead Tape Operator
- Locations
- Elyria, OH, US (Sugar Lane)
- Yearly salary
- $49,000 - $90,500
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment level
- Labourers and Helpers