**Job Title: Chemical Production Technician** **Job Description** The Production Technician is responsible for the efficient operation of a specialty chemicals plant. This role involves working with powdered chemicals used in the polymer-making process, typically utilized in plastics and waste water treatment plants. The candidate must be able to work at elevated heights and navigate between four levels of the facility. **Responsibilities** + Shadow other operators and document processes during the initial phase. + Operate plant machinery and equipment, including opening and closing valves and monitoring instrumentation panels. + Report findings from gauges and instrumentation panels. + Dump 10-kilo bags into containers and utilize basic math skills to track and monitor plant data. + Climb ladders and operate a forklift. + Perform manual duties, including lifting up to 50 lbs. + Stay current on operating procedures, emergency procedures, safety, and policies. + Communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management. + Use forklifts, industrial scales, power tools, and hand tools. + Perform maintenance on equipment as needed and troubleshoot minor maintenance defects. + Follow verbal and written instructions precisely and perform independently on assignments. **Essential Skills** + Ability to work at elevated heights and navigate between levels of the facility. + Ability to perform repetitive tasks and remain stationary for extended periods. + Basic math skills for tracking and monitoring plant data. + Effective communication skills with all levels of staff and management. + Forklift operation experience. + Basic maintenance and troubleshooting skills. + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Previous chemical experience is not required; open to both experienced and entry-level candidates willing to learn. + Some electrical experience preferred for instrumentation. + Ability to pass a physical, fit test, and pulmonary function test.. **Work Environment** The work environment includes a clean room that is air-conditioned, while the rest of the plant is not. Employees will need to walk up and down stairs throughout the day. The plant is a typical chemical plant environment with exposure to dust, noise, fluctuating temperatures, and flammable and toxic materials. Employees will work eight-hour shifts, rotating every two weeks between the following shifts: 7 AM to 3 PM, 3 PM to 11 PM, and 11 PM to 7 AM. The role requires wearing a full-face respirator or Tyvek hood and a Tyvek suit for 3-4 hours each day. **Job Location** This position is based out of North Chesterfield, Virginia. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Feb 2, 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.