Lead Tape Operator

Orbia

Lead Tape Operator managing tape-producing machinery for Dura-Line, a global connectivity manufacturer. Ensuring high-quality production and training team members in a sustainable environment.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeElyria • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $49,000 - $90,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating and monitoring production equipment, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining safety protocols in a manufacturing environment. Proficient in training team members and documenting production activities accurately.

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Equipment Operating ExperienceQuality ControlProduction MonitoringTeam TrainingMinor Equipment Maintenance

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Hard Skills

Loom OperationPrinter OperationTape ProductionWeaving TechniquesQuality MeasurementRaw Material ManagementProduction DocumentationTroubleshootingSafety CompliancePhysical Endurance

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationCommunicationGuidance

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentPPE ComplianceContinuous Improvement5S MethodologyProduction Efficiency

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Yarn

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set up, operate, and monitor looms, printers, and related tape-producing equipment to maintain safe, continuous, and efficient production.
Monitor operating parameters and make necessary adjustments to looms, printers, or production equipment to support quality and output expectations.
Ensure tape is marked with the proper print line and verify print quality, measurement markings, product appearance, and other quality requirements.
Check and verify proper weaving of weft and lockstitch into the product, and monitor applicable fluid or lube levels.
Load and maintain the required amount of raw materials on reels and demonstrate working knowledge of commonly used yarn types and applications.
Assist Tape Associates, train new team members, and provide guidance on equipment use, work instructions, safety expectations, and quality standards.
Perform minor equipment maintenance, troubleshoot production issues, and report unsafe conditions or broken equipment to the supervisor or management team.
Document shift activity, downtime, production numbers, quality checks, and other required production information accurately and timely.
Support inner-plant truck pulling, packaging, reel building, and other production activities needed to ensure product availability for the next shift.
Actively participate in all plant activities including cleaning, training, safety, continuous improvement, 5S etc.
Additional duties as required by management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to speak, read and write English fluently, Bilingual is a Plus!
At least 2 years of equipment/machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment
Physical requirements: 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 (eyes, ears, feet, etc) for entire shift.
Able to lift and carry, push/pull up to 50lbs multiple times per shift

Benefits

Comp & perks

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!!!!!! That is a 9% MATCH!!!!!!!
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*