Lead Extrusion Technician

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The Lead Extrusion Technician is responsible for assisting the Production Supervisor in monitoring the production processes and equipment. You will work closely with the extrusion technicians to ensure maximum safety, efficiency and quality are achieved during the production process.

PAY: This position has a starting pay of $25/hour

Schedule: This is a day shift position, 645am-7pm, on a 2-2-3 schedule.

WORK MON/TUE, OFF WED/THUR, WORK FRI/SAT/SUN
OFF MON/TUE, WORK WED/THUR, OFF FRI/SAT/SUN, REPEAT

Only Work 15 days a month!!!!
Every Other Weekend is a 3 DAY WEEKEND !!!!
One week you work 48 hours and the next week you work 36 hours
Total of 85.75 hours for a pay period (76.75 regular hours & 9 hours of overtime) Paid Bi-Weekly

What We Offer:

Benefits offered on the FIRST DAY OF HIRE!! (MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION)
$1,500 Sign-On Bonus! $500 after 90 days and $1,000 after 180 days
401(k) with up to 6% company match! PLUS the company will automatically contribute an extra 3% of your plan-eligible pay!!!!!!
The opportunity to participate in a quarterly bonus program that is driven by both company and individual achievements, and our unwavering commitment to safety.
Employer Paid Short-Term Disability-YES!!!!!!
Employer Paid Long-Term Disability-YES!!!!!
Employer Paid Life Insurance-YES!!!!!
Work Life Balance-YES!!!!
Team Oriented Environment-YES!!!!
Accrue up to 120 hours of Paid Time-Off!!!!
Accrue 56 hours of annual sick pay!!
Paid Parental Leave-YES!!
Fitness & Weight Loss Reimbursement-YES!!!
Steel Toe and Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement (Prescription required)
Employee Recognition and Safety Program-YES!!!!!
Tuition Reimbursement*

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

Provide tracking and feedback on results to staff and Extrusion Supervisor

Assist in performing ongoing checks of equipment, materials, and product. Recommends or takes action as required.

Monitor operating parameters of the extruders (OEE%).

Maintain a working environment free of unnecessary equipment and materials via 5S +  audits and comply with, support, and promote all Dura-Line safety policies.

Assist production with troubleshooting and resolving processing problems

Complete production work as needed, including running a production line

Train operators on equipment usage, procedures, and adjustments

Assist with selection of auxiliary equipment used in production

Actively participate in all plant activities including training, safety, continuous improvement, etc.

OCCUPATIONAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

At least 1 year of equipment/machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment

Must speak, read and write English fluently, bilingual is a plus!
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 for the entire shift
Able to lift and carry, push/pull up to 50lbs multiple times per shift

“The compensation for this position is typically $25/Hour. 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.”

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)

Elyria, OH, US, 44035

Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time

Business Unit: BU Duraline USA (BU_DUR_07)

Functional Area: FA Operations (FA_OPS_01)