Operator Duct Machine

Ultipro; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultipro in Houston, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to run the insulation line for Flexible Duct products. Responsibilities include following the production schedule, verifying materials, completing log sheets, and performing line changes as required.

The role requires basic math, good communication with supervisors, and maintaining quality during production. The operator will work under supervision, perform safety checks, and support continuous improvement projects as needed to ensure

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication).
• Ability to work independently and maintain attention to detail.
• Must have quick hands and good judgement.

Responsibilities

• Follow the production schedule given by the crew chief.
• Inspect the line to verify raw materials are correct per product specs.
• Fill out first article inspection sheet and GAP analysis sheets.
• Make changes to Mandrel, glass guide basket, and UL labels when needed.
• Adjust the label gun to the date code.
• Load core tray with core, jackets, insulation and feed into machines.
• Operate the duct machine and wind jackets onto the mandrel.
• Roll product to the bagger when complete and maintain a clean area.
• Perform additional duties to support production needs.

Skills

English literacy

Detail oriented

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Operates the insulation machine to perform the assembly of the product (Flexible Duct) to specifications. The operator performs changeovers, checks for correct material, labels, fills out the 1st article inspection sheet, scrap reporting, gap analysis sheet and runs efficiently. The operator will also follow the production schedule for their line.

Position ResponsibilitiesMay Include:

• Follow the production schedule given by the crew chief.
• Inspect the line to verify the raw materials are the correct ones (insulation, core, jacket, and UL labels) according to the product specification sheets.
• Fill out duct line operator first article & safety log and GAP analysis sheets.
• Make the necessary changes to Mandrel, glass guide basket, and UL labels for product changes when necessary.
• Adjust the label gun to the date code corresponding to the date.
• Load the core tray with core, foil (silver) jackets onto machine table or black jacker onto reel holder, and load insulation into the insulation feeder machine.
• Put the jackets on the Mandrel and start the jacket winder.
• Operate the Duct Machine.
• Roll the product to the bagger when complete.
• Maintain area and always keep clean.
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.

Nature & Scope:

• Works within well-defined instructions
• Uses established procedures and works under supervision to perform assigned tasks
• Work is closely supervised

Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to communicate with supervisors and crew chiefs.
• Basic math skills to include addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
• Ability to work independently.
• Detail oriented.
• Must have quick hands.
• Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job.

Experience:

• Prior machine operator experience preferred but not mandatory.

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Manufacturing environment with forklift traffic.
• PPE required: steel toed safety shoes, safety glasses with side shields, and gloves.
• Job requires standing (up to 90%), walking (up to 10%), stooping or bending, reaching, twisting and turning.
• Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 40 lbs.
• Hand Eye Coordination, handling tools and other objects (holding, grasping), repetitive wrist motion (flexion/rotation), and repetitive foot movements (Foot Pedals).

Reports To:

Manufacturing Manager, Supervisor, or Lead

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