Lead Line Operator

$22.00 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Cooke County $12.68 - $16.11 Per hour Lead Line Operator Dura-Line LLC

Occupation:

Helpers--Production Workers

Location:

Gainesville, TX - 76240 Positions available: 1 Job #: 16997470

Source:

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Posted:

04/01/2026

Updated:

04/04/2026

Expires:

08/07/2026

Web Site:

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Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. We Hire Vets Employers whose workforce is composed of at least 10 percent military veterans are eligible to receive a "We Hire Vets" employer recognition decal to proudly display on their storefront, an decal. We Hire Ability The We Hire Ability program recognizes Texas employers for their commitment to hiring people with disabilities, and for their efforts to create an inclusive workforce. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 12 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Benefits Help for . 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 Operator Dura-Line, an Orbia business is hiring for a Lead Operator 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. Dura-Line is seeking a Lead Operator to Assist the Extrusion Supervisor in monitoring HDPE production processes, equipment, and personnel to ensure maximum efficiency and quality. 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 Operator role at Dura-Line? Assist Extrusion Supervisor in providing supervision, direction, and hands-on involvement to staff 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. Complete production work as needed, including running a production line Assist production staff with troubleshooting and resolving processing problems Train operators on equipment usage, procedures, and adjustments Follow and enforce safety and other company policies and procedures Assist with selection of auxiliary equipment used in production Perform work on special projects as needed

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Reading, writing, and mathematical competency testing required Minimum 1 - 3 years progressive experience with HDPE processes; supervisory or lead experience preferred

OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Good mechanical skills Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others Must have good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and multitask Computer proficiency Prior systems and continuous improvement orientation What is in it for you? Our Amazing Benefits! Competitive starting hourly wage of $22.00 per hour Flexible to cover vacation and sick time The Schedule is: Work HALF of the month, having every other weekend as a 3-day weekend! (12-Hour, 2-2-3 schedule) Night Shift Hours 7:45 p.m. to 8:00a.m. Night Shift receives an additional $3.00/hr shift diff.) Day Shift Hours 7:45 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 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. The compensation for this position will start at $22.00 per 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 deferred retirement savings plan, paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, parental leave, 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. #

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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)