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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.

Company: Dura-Line, an Orbia Business

Job Title: Line Operator

Location: Clinton, TN

Shift: 2nd Shift 3:00 p.m. - 11:15 pm.

Starting Pay: $ 17.50/ hour

Shift Premium: $1.50/ hour

"Creating What Connects Us"? Together, we create solutions that better connect people and information across the globe. No matter how big or small a role we each play, everything we do is connected to that shared purpose. Your work 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. Are you ready to build a rewarding career at Dura-Line? Dura-Line offers all its employees an exciting work environment and provides many internal career opportunities. We also offer internal programs such as employee referral and tuition reimbursement. JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY.

The Line Operator is responsible for physically operating an extrusion line in a way that ensures all products are produced free from cosmetic and physical defects and are within manufacturing tolerances. The Line Operator is responsible for the quality of the product run and adjusts and documents operating conditions to produce the highest attainable quality of pipe in a safe and efficient manner.

DUTIES AND RESONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor operating parameters of the extruders.
• Make necessary adjustments to extruder, die, water, or vacuum on a production line to ensure the highest quality product attainable.
• Ensure pipe is marked with proper print line as specified in Quality Manual.
• Ensure pipe dimensions are within tolerance including wall thickness, outside diameter, length, and overall appearance.
• Inform Supervisor or Lead of any changes in specification of pipe.
• Perform SDR and size changes including the setup and changeover of production lines with Supervisor or Lead.
• Stack and / or bundle finished products.
• Responsible for on-line Quality Control.
• Responsible for documenting all dimensions of product on Production reports in a neat, accurate and timely format.
• Maintain a working environment free of unnecessary equipment and materials.
• Comply with, support, and promote all Dura-Line safety policies.
• Complete all tasks assigned by the immediate Supervisor.

EXPERIENCE AND / OR EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 3-months experience in a manufacturing environment is required, 1 year of manufacturing production experience is preferred

• Ability to work in team environment
• Reliable, self-motivated and quick learner
• Positive attitude
• Knowledge and understanding of core manufacturing procedures and operations
• Working knowledge of extruders, printers, reelers, vacuum systems, chiller systems, resin systems, pullers, quality control standards, and product specifications is preferred
• Lift truck/forklift operations experience is a plus

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work most of the time indoors on the plant floor, with heat, dust, and noise.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position 80-100% of the time. Must squat, bend or stoop as much as 25% of the time on some days.
• Ability to operate hand and pneumatic powered strapping tools. Must also be able to use chains, slings and hooks.
• Ability to operate keyboard on microprocessor equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance.
• Ability to push and pull pipe stalks and coils weighing up to 50 pounds with reasonable assistance.
• Ability to climb stairs or ladders and work on elevated platforms.
• Ability to get into and out of lift trucks and other mobile equipment.
• Able to be continually alert to mobile machinery.
• Must be able to cope with the pressures of extrusion equipment that runs continuously in a 24 hour period.
• Must be able to understand and retain safety subject training.

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)