Job Title: Production Technician

Job Description

Essential functions include the efficient operation of the specialty chemicals plant. Candidates will be working with powdered chemicals used in the polymer making process, which are used in plastics in waste water treatment plants. The position is responsible for the safe, environmentally sound, and efficient operation of the chemicals' plants, including utilities, bulk storage, and warehouse. Candidates will operate plant machinery and equipment as necessary, perform repetitive tasks, and remain in a stationary position for an extended period.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant machinery and equipment

• Perform repetitive tasks and remain stationary for extended periods

• Open and close valves, monitor instrumentation panels, and report gauge findings

• Dump 10-kilo bags into containers

• Utilize basic math skills and track/monitor plant data

• Follow procedures, including emergency and safety protocols

• Climb ladders and operate forklifts

• Lift up to 50 lbs

• Communicate with all levels of staff and management

• Perform maintenance on equipment as needed

• Troubleshoot minor maintenance defects

• Stay current on operating procedures, emergency procedures, safety and policies

Essential Skills

• Machine operation

• Mechanical skills

• Production experience

• Troubleshooting

• Chemical or batch mixing

• Chemical processing

• Calibration

• Blending

• Chemical handling

• Forklift operation

• Heavy lifting

• Inspection

• Sealing

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous chemical experience not required

• Track record of perfect safety and no attendance issues

• Experience with respirators preferred

• Heavy industrial role experience

• Some electrical experience preferred

Why Work Here?

We offer a family-like atmosphere within a smaller entity of a larger organization, providing a sense of community. Our associates have access to a continued learning computer lab for professional and personal development. We offer multiple paid holidays, even for contract associates, and on-site massage therapy sessions at a nominal cost to promote health and well-being.

Work Environment

The clean room is air-conditioned, while the rest of the plant is not. The plant features metal grating platforms and a multi-level setup requiring physical fitness to navigate. Employees will be exposed to the elements when moving between buildings. The role involves working with various hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals, exposure to dust, noise, fluctuating temperatures, and flammable/toxic materials. Shifts run for 8 hours and rotate every 2 weeks between 1st and 2nd shifts. A third shift may be added once fully staffed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Chesterfield, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in North Chesterfield,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.