Sphere Operator (Pig Operator)

Hultec Group•Spring, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Hultec manufactures rubber cylinder and sphere pigs used to clean, batch, and maintain pipelines across the oil, gas, and industrial sectors. We're hiring an entry-level Spheres Operator to join our production team and learn the full process of building these products — from molding and curing through assembly, finishing, and quality inspection. No prior manufacturing experience is required; we'll train you on our equipment and process.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; will train the right candidate
Manufacturing experience required
Comfortable working with your hands and following step-by-step process instructions
Attention to detail — able to catch sizing, weight, or surface defects
Reliable, on time, and able to work as part of a small production team
Strong work ethic and the want to learn and adjust through feedback

Nice To Haves

Any automotive car painting or collision experience

Responsibilities

Mix and pour rubber compound into cylinder and sphere molds, following batch and cure specifications
Load, operate, and monitor molding presses through the compression and curing cycle
Demold finished hemispheres and cylinders, and trim or deflash excess material
Assemble and bond hemispheres into finished spheres; prepare cylinders for final assembly
Inflate and pressure-test finished spheres to confirm they meet diameter and durability specifications
Inspect finished Sphere for size, weight, and surface defects, and record quality results
Keep your workstation, molds, and equipment clean and in good working order
Follow all safety procedures around presses, curing ovens, and rubber compounds, including proper PPE use