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Production Machine Operator

Dura-Line
Gainesville, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2025

Downstream Production Machine Operator

DURA-LINE (Gainesville, Texas) IS GROWING & HIRING URGENTLY!
Company: Dura-Line, an Orbia Business
Job Title: Downstream Production Machine Operator
Location: Gainesville, TX
Shift:

  • Night Shift Hours: 7:45 p.m - 8:00 a.m (2-2-3 shift rotation)

Starting Pay: Competitive starting hourly wage of $18.00 per hour plus $3.00 shift differential

What is in it for you? Our Amazing Benefits!

  • Sign-on bonus: $500 in 90 days and $1,000 after 180 days!
  • Work HALF of the month, having every other weekend as a 3-day weekend! (12-Hour, 2-2-3 schedule)
  • 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

Dura-Line, an Orbia business is hiring Downstream Operators to join our Gainesville, Texas 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 Downstream Operator is the entry-level position in our Extrusion department. As a Downstream Operator, you will utilize standard tools and measuring devices to catch any basic abnormalities. You will be responsible for making sure the final product is wrapped around the reel in an even and neat manner.

What can you expect in a Downstream Operator role at Dura-Line?

  • You will collaborate with fellow production workers to ensure that the orders are properly wound onto reels for shipment to customers, assist line start-ups and reel changes, place the correct reel onto the reeler and prepare for start-up, and operate the reeler (manual and auto mode).
  • You will use your attention to detail to perform basic quality checks to ensure the product meets customer specifications.
  • You will perform all work cautiously, with your safety and that of fellow team members always at the top of your mind.
  • You will help maintain a safe space for your team to share feedback and improvement ideas.

What does Dura-Line need from you?

  • 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 at least 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.

“The compensation for this position will typically start at $18.00 an hour. 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, 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • On-the-job training
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Night shift
  • Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $3 - $18

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