Entry-Level Sphere Operator – Manufacturing

About the role

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 Sphere 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.

Key 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 spheres for size, weight, and surface defects, and record quality results.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workstation, molds, and equipment.
• Follow all safety procedures around presses, curing ovens, and rubber compounds, including proper PPE use.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; we will train the right candidate.
• Manufacturing experience required.
• Comfortable working with your hands and following step‑by‑step process instructions.
• Attention to detail to detect sizing, weight, or surface defects.
• Any automotive car painting or collision experience.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a small production team.

Required skills

• Molding press operation.
• Pressure testing of rubber spheres.
• Rubber compound mixing.

What we offer

• Great pay and opportunity to advance.
• Three medical plans to choose from, plus dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with a 6 % employer match.
• Vacation and holidays.