Lead Quality Technician, Night Shift (Gainesville,TX)

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.

Lead Quality Assurance Technician

Dura-Line, an Orbia business is hiring for a Night Shift Lead Quality Technician to join our Gainesville, TX Team.

At Dura-Line we create solutions that better connect people and information across the globe. Your work with us 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.

Job Description

The Lead Quality Assurance Technician will facilitate and assist in the Quality Assurance, document control, safety functions at the plant and daily quality SAP (centralized enterprise management system)

This position is a full-time position, on-site at our extrusion plant located at:

2406 I-35 Frontage Road

Gainesville, TX 76240

What can you expect in the Lead Quality Technician role at Dura-Line?

• Prepare Certification of Compliance as requested
• Inspect products during the extrusion process using calipers, micrometers, tape, and weight scale
• Compare product with customer specifications
• Make decision on product status, and mark the type of defect if applicable
• Document information on work orders
• Inspect and tag reels
• Test incoming raw material and conduit, and record the date
• Operate diagnostic equipment needed to perform job
• Maintain neat and orderly work area
• Follow all safety requirements
• SAP daily movements, transactions, and system management
• Perform all other tasks and projects as assigned or required
• Quality Laboratory Scheduling and Management
• TL900 (ISO) Plant setup and preparation through internal audits 
• Document control management process

What is in it for you? Our Amazing Benefits!

• Competitive starting hourly wage of $28.00 per hour
• Sign-On Bonus of $1,500 paid out over the course of your first 90-days with Dura-Line.
• Flexible to cover vacation and sick time
• The Schedule is:
  • Monday- Friday
  • Night Shift Hours 11:00pm – 7:00am
    • Night Shift receives an additional $3.00/hr shift diff.) 
• Quarterly Performance Bonus (depending on plant performance).
• IMMEDIATE Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription benefits on the first day.
• 6% 401(k) match with an additional 3% contribution by Dura-Line. Did I mention that you are FULLY VESTED on day 1 also?
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Volunteer Time.
• Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of service (up to $5,000 for undergraduate programs and up to $7,500 for graduate programs).
• ENDLESS professional growth potential with our GLOBAL family of Orbia companies.
• BRING A FRIEND! Employee Referral Bonus of $1,500 for your referrals that join us after your date of hire.

What does Dura-Line need from you?

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1-year extrusion or manufacturing experience preferred.  
• Knowledge of PLC controlled & integrated equipment is preferred.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Ability to verbally communicate, read and write in the English language.
• Ability to perform basic math; add, subtract, multiply, and divide.   
• Able to use measuring equipment such as calipers and micrometers.

• Your commitment to being a reliable and punctual team player. (Attendance on scheduled workdays is a must!).
• Your commitment to wearing gloves, eye protection, and steel toe boots always, and dust mask, earplugs, hard hats, and face shields as necessary.
• Maintain a safe, neat, and orderly workspace.
• Your ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance, as well as the ability to push and pull pipe coils.
• Your ability to work most of the time indoors on the plant floor, with heat, dust, and noise and work some of the time outdoors in any weather condition.
• Your ability to remain in a stationary, standing position 80-100% of the time. Must be able to squat, bend, or stoop as much as 25% of the time on some days.

As a TL 9000 and ISO 9001 rated manufacturer, Dura-Line takes pride in our state-of-the-art quality products and is recognized as a key partner with all of the major telecommunications companies worldwide. 

Orbia Dura-Line has 1,700 employees and 17 manufacturing facilities across the U.S., Canada, India, Oman and Europe, serving over 50 countries through a global sales and distribution network.

All employees are subject to pre-employment Background Check and employment is contingent upon successful clearance results. Dura-Line is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging diversity in the workplace.  If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on any characteristic protected by law.